I installed a package of bees in a new hive on May 15 and have checked on it about every two weeks since. Last check, about two weeks back all looked well, queenright, capped and uncapped brood, nectar, pollen and some capped honey around the edges. No sign of queen cells. Today there seemed to be less bees, less signs of regular hive work been done and a new queen ! It almost looks like I just dropped the package in !
Any thoughts on this perplexing situation ?
Any thoughts on this perplexing situation ?