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Subject: Re: Aging Bees
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 13:27:02 EST
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In a message dated 11/21/98 9:47:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> One of the mysteries of beekeeping are those mentors who seem to be able to
>  judge the age of queens and other bees.
 
Wings get tattered , body hairs wear off.
Watch your workers and you will see.
 
Check bees working the brood nest
Check fanners and guards
Check foragers returning.
Look at bodies and crawlers too worn out to work.
you will develop a feel and an eye.
 
young- fuzzy nice wings
old - greasy looking hairs rubbed off  wings show wear