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[Karin Winstead <karin4199 AT gmail.com>]

I think I have lost my queen...again.  (New package from April). Full 
inspection of all 3 levels.  Some small pupae seen, so I'd guess departure 
was 5-7 days ago.

There was a queen cell, open on the bottom.  I didn't catch any swarm 
evidence but can't swear to really knowing if I have fewer bees than 2 weeks 
ago when I last inspected.

Do I sit tight and hope a mated queen returns?  This worked well last 
time...just not sure if time of year matters.

Thanks.

Karin Winstead
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