In a message dated 96-04-21 01:55:13 EDT, [log in to unmask] ((Kevin & Shawna
Roberts)) writes:
 
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>How can I keep a queenless starter-finisher from developing laying workers?
 
    I suspect the problem is trying to keep the cell builder going
indefinitely.  We start with brand new cell builders every two or three
cycles.  Usually the graft is best on the second time around, and declines
after that.
 
   If you don't have the bee resources to build cells in such large colonies,
you might try a smaller unit.  I have tried all different size units, and
pretty much settled on using one 10 frame unit, but I have often used a
5-frame nuc box and was sucessful most of the time.  It needs plenty of
 young bees, plenty of pollen in the frame next to the cells and lots of
syrup.
 
[log in to unmask]    Dave Green,  PO Box 1200,  Hemingway,  SC  29554
 
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