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Subject:	Re: Queen Cells
From:	Brian Ames <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:11:31 -0500
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I lost two batches of 80 russian queen cells last spring that were shipped in cell protectors placed in battery boxes, heavily wrapped in foam. They were shipped overnight UPS but none of them hatched.  The two batches were shipped several weeks apart so I felt that method clearly failed. 

Marla Spivak shared with me her technique she has used successfully for sending participants home from her queen rearing class with some queen cells. Put sawdust in a microwave and warm to I think it was 90F.  Then sprinkle the sawdust into an insulated container like styrofoam cooler or coffee cup (for a few)  and pack the queen cells in the saw dust.  Ship the insulated container overnight. 

Im curious what other shipping configurations folks have used that survived shipment. 

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