>  The idea was then that when the flow started all of the nurse bees would be

unemployed since there would be no open brood

AKA a "Cut down Split".    I use this technique.     

I've heard opposing opinions that suggest that the increased productivity is offset by a demoralizing effect of queenlessness.     

My own sample size is too limited to tell, but I'd love to hear others' experiences or speculations.

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