In a message dated 96-04-21 01:55:13 EDT, [log in to unmask] ((Kevin & Shawna Roberts)) writes: (Most of text deleted) >How can I keep a queenless starter-finisher from developing laying workers? I suspect the problem is trying to keep the cell builder going indefinitely. We start with brand new cell builders every two or three cycles. Usually the graft is best on the second time around, and declines after that. If you don't have the bee resources to build cells in such large colonies, you might try a smaller unit. I have tried all different size units, and pretty much settled on using one 10 frame unit, but I have often used a 5-frame nuc box and was sucessful most of the time. It needs plenty of young bees, plenty of pollen in the frame next to the cells and lots of syrup. [log in to unmask] Dave Green, PO Box 1200, Hemingway, SC 29554 Practical Pollination Home Page http://users.aol.com/pollinator/polpage1.html