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After-swarm virgins.
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Thu, 18 May 2006 12:22:46 GMT
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I just experienced my first after-swarms.  I located the unmarked, young queens after hiving the swarms.

My question is: are after-swarm virgins ready to mate as soon as the swarms settle in a new home?  I am thinking that if a virgin is mature enough to fly, it's mature enough to mate.  Is this right or do they need a few extra days?

Thanks,

Waldemar

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