Checking a Newly Requeened Colony – With a Surprise!
While checking on a honeybee hive where the original queen recently swarmed and left behind queen cells for her replacement,...
Queen Piping
A new virgin queen, recently emerged, can be heard piping while walking around a queen cell with a queen still...
Should you mark your queens?
Some beekeepers feel that marking your queens can cause rejection and risk injury. Is it worth it? First, let's ask...