In article <[log in to unmask]>, Aaron Morris <[log in to unmask]> writes >This year's color for queen marking is indeed yellow. The color scheme >is: >White for years ending in 1 and 6, >Yellow for years ending in 2 and 7, >Red for years ending in 3 and 8, >Green for years ending in 4 and 9 and >Blue for years ending in 5 and 0. > >There are two mnemonics to help in remembering this: >"When You Requeen Get the Best!" or "What!? You Raise Green Bees!?" >Personally I like the green bees, but I always try to get the best! > >Aaron Morris - thinking it's time to grow my own! Or, there is always: "Will You Raise Good Bees?". Are there any more out there ? -- Paul Walton Email : [log in to unmask] Toddington, Bedfordshire, England.