[ocba] Queens not released

Jim Musson jim at musson.org
Thu May 3 17:51:16 EDT 2012


I installed a package on Saturday, yesterday evening my queen was still
in her box and a lot of wax was left so I removed the fiberglass mesh
and put the box back in the hive.

I hung the box between 2 frames (I took one out) using a couple of thin
nails.  You may want to try that method next time so it doesn't get
stuck.

I wouldn't worry about the foundation getting messed up you can easily
replace it or you can just leave it with a hole in it.

 

Can't comment on what to do about the queen cell.

 

I'm north of Hillsborough or I would offer to help.

 

Jim Musson
Digital Computer Services
105 W King St Suite 201
Hillsborough NC 27278
jmusson at digserv.com <blocked::mailto:jmusson at digserv.com> 

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[mailto:ocba-bounces at lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Cheryl Kozel
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 17:38
To: ocba at lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [ocba] Queens not released

 

I am a new beekeeper.  I installed 2 packages on saturday.  As of today
neither one of my quees has been released.  What should I do?

Also, both queen cages are imbedded in the foundation.  If I taken them
off,  it will tear up the foundation. One hive has lots of comb and has
pollen and nectar. This hive looks like it has a queen cell in the
middle of a frame.  

 

Any help would be appreciated. 

Would also appreciate a mentor or guide. I live off  the Old Greensboro
Road outside Carrboro.

 

 

Cheryl Kozel 

 

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