>I must be the exception. I usually.check for emergence< I am with you Allen. If the new queen does not return, and or start laying I do not want to leave the hive in decline for 2-3 more weeks. Dave South East Idaho *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm