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virgin queen release
rober:
can virgin queens be direct released into hives or should they be put into release cages. hives were checked for queen cells. i posted this under queen rearing but need a quick response. 5 of 6 hatched this morning
Zweefer:
how long have the hives been without a queen?
Bakersdozen:
I would use a cage. You never know, the colony may have different plans and need to be coaxed into the virgin. A frame with eggs and larvae may help too. Is there still brood present?
Jen:
Agree ~ Ive seen too many queens mauled and suffocated to take the risk of any queen no matter the circumstances.
rober:
i read that because of a lack of pheromones it was possible. i marked & caged them to be safe.
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