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"Kriston M. Bruland" <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 9 Jul 1996 09:49:30 -0700
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On Jul 9,  8:07am, Allen Dick wrote:
> Subject: Re: When to requeen??
> >         A quick question:  My county bee inspector checked my
> > hives this past weekend and advised me to requeen my failing
> > Yugo hive, as it is very weak, especially compared to my
> > Buckfast hive.  When would be the best time to requeen?  Now,
> > so she can build up the colony for overwintering, or early
> > fall, to take advantage of the fall flow??  This hive isn't
> > doing me much good right now anyways, so I'd definitely
> > appreciate some advice!!!
>
> Requeen ASAP.
>
> Delaying has no benefits whatsoever, but a new queen will get to work
> and rebuild the populations to a healthy level.
>
 
You may also want to give them a frame of brood from the other hive, if it's
strong enough.  This will build the population faster.
 
Kris Bruland
Member of Mt. Baker Beekeeper's Association
Bellingham, WA  U.S.A.

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