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Offline mamapoppybee

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? on hive activity
« on: July 28, 2014, 03:17:50 pm »
 The past two weeks the bees are really packing in the pollen. I also noticed some round but short cells along the lower left third of a center brood frame. I did not see any eggs laid in them and my queen looks to be laying well still. I did see her today as well. Do i need to be on swarm watch with this activity?
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Re: ? on hive activity
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2014, 04:34:26 pm »
Swarm cells are built along the bottom of the frame, vertically oriented. I am not sure what you are describing.
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Re: ? on hive activity
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2014, 05:29:15 pm »
I think what your seeing is queen cups. As long as they are empty they don't mean anything. If you see larva/ egg or royal jelly then they are going to supersede or swarm.

This time of year where you are I would expect supersedure over swarm.
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