In a message dated 06/01/2009 01:19:41 GMT Standard Time,
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Is killing the queen and saving only the bees really saving them?
Why should the queen be killed? If a nucleus can be arranged so the bees
have to pass through it to enter their nest (all other entrances to the nest in
the wall must be sealed) but cannot actually enter it, they will settle in th
e nuc and tend the frame of unsealed brood that you have thoughtfully placed
there.
The queen in the wall will soon go off lay as there will be no income
(including that of water) and will, before too long, leave the wall to take over
the nest in the nuc.
At least that's the theory!
Chris
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