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I did a spot check today and found mature drones in 2 colonies. I will start queen cells tomorrow with intent of raising 10 queens. I have to retrieve larvae from an outyard to reduce inbreeding potential. I rate drones as mature after their abdominal tuft is fully developed and I see them flying late in the afternoon.
So put down 2014/03/20 as the date for mature drones in northwest Alabama.
So put down 2014/03/20 as the date for mature drones in northwest Alabama.