Introducing Virgin Queens

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bobandbec

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Hi

Can anybody suggest a good way of introducing a virgin Q to an Apidea,
a)freshly made up of young bees
or
b)previously containing a mated Q.

Thanks

Peter
 

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First time just pop her in.

2nd time a cell is best.

Give the bees what they expect.

PH
 

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