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- Location
- Northern Ireland
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 15
I have 2 colonies at the moment. 1 of which has swarmed both a prime and cast swarm (which i have captured and put in 2 separate hives)
My struggle now is I cannot find a new queen in the hive. There is 1 capped cell (centre frame) which the bees are attending too very well and a number of open cells.
I'm going to take down the open cells but feel I should leave the capped cell that the bees are tending.
I have been shown a technique to cage the capped cell until the virgin emerges to make sure I don't loose another swarm. But what is the best way to proceed at this point?
Cage the cell? Take the cell down?
If i cage the cell what do i do when the virgin emerges?
I had a double pass through the brood boxes earlier and cannot see any sign of a queen so I'm unsure what's the best action plan.
Any advice appreciated.
My struggle now is I cannot find a new queen in the hive. There is 1 capped cell (centre frame) which the bees are attending too very well and a number of open cells.
I'm going to take down the open cells but feel I should leave the capped cell that the bees are tending.
I have been shown a technique to cage the capped cell until the virgin emerges to make sure I don't loose another swarm. But what is the best way to proceed at this point?
Cage the cell? Take the cell down?
If i cage the cell what do i do when the virgin emerges?
I had a double pass through the brood boxes earlier and cannot see any sign of a queen so I'm unsure what's the best action plan.
Any advice appreciated.