Heather
Queen Bee
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2008
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- 4,131
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- Location
- Newick, East Sussex
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 6
I have been told that a number of queen cells in a colony can be controlled not to emerge by the workers. This does seem to be evident as, if I harvest some that are sealed, they can all emerge within a few minutes of being apart from the colony.
I have asked experienced ,even Master beekeepers, if this is controlled by pheromone, vibration or continuing to work wax, but no-one seems to have a definite answer.
Anyone here have the answer??
I have asked experienced ,even Master beekeepers, if this is controlled by pheromone, vibration or continuing to work wax, but no-one seems to have a definite answer.
Anyone here have the answer??