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Subject:
Natural multi queen hives
From:
Allen Dick <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 24 Mar 1995 03:33:05 -0700
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On Mon, 20 Mar 1995 [log in to unmask] wrote:
 
> I read an article recently in our local newspaper about a South American fly
> that the government is considering bringing into the United States to help
 
That reminds me:  has anyone any idea how the fire ant (apparently)
suddenly developed the ability to have multiple queens?  As I recall,
this is what is making it such a scourge.
 
Imagine this trait in honey bees!
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                        VE6CFK
Rural Route One   Swalwell   Alberta   Canada  T0M 1Y0
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