How do I identify a charged Queen cell?

[Mackem]

I've just found three Queen cells on two frames today, they are not capped but seem to have larvae in the bottom of the cells. I don't think this can be called a charged cell..or is it?. This is a relatively new colony that I bought as a Nuc about a month ago an at the moment it has about 5 frames of brood with the rest being stores and I've just put a super on. As a newbie I'm not too sure what to do..take down these cells, create an AS or leave well alone and see if these cells develop further. Any advice would be welcome

 

[itma]

Start here -> http://www.wbka.com/images/education/a012queencells.pdf

 

[Mackem]

Thanks...useful resource!

 

[RogueDrone]

They are charged cells. The first question now is is the Queen still there? second question Do you want increase or not?

Then advice can guide you in the correct direction.

Colin

 

[Mackem]

Queen is still there and yes I would want to increase..so I reckon an AS is called for, although I'm going to double check that they are swarm cells and not supersedure cells. (Been doing some research!)

 

[Swarm]

At this time of year play safe.

 

[Mackem]

Yep...probably best

 

[lilybetbee]

Mackem - pm sent to you.