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walter jensen
07-23-2002, 03:28 PM
I recently introduced a new queen bee into my hive,after getting rid of the old one. she made herself right at home. I went out to watch the bees and found several newborn bees dead out side the hive. The next day I found a few more. Am I and my bees in trouble? Thanks,
Walter

Dee A. Lusby
07-26-2002, 04:57 PM
Walter

You wrote:
I recently introduced a new queen bee into my hive,after getting rid of the old one. she made herself right at home. I went out to watch the bees and found several newborn bees dead out side the hive. The next day I found a few more. Am I and my bees in trouble?

Reply:
Not necessarily, they could be drones and with a young queen no longer feel they need so many.

Now if its workers, come back and we will look more closely at what you are seeing.

Regards,

Dee A. Lusby