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- From: "Jim Musson" <jim AT musson.org>
- To: "Cheryl Kozel" <cherylkozel1641 AT att.net>
- Cc: ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org
- Subject: Re: [ocba] Queens not released
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2012 17:51:16 -0400
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 From: ocba-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:ocba-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Cheryl Kozel 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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[ocba] Queens not released,
Cheryl Kozel, 05/03/2012
- Re: [ocba] Queens not released, Jim Musson, 05/03/2012
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