queen cell gone!!!

[burren]

Hi all

a unsealed queen cell ( with larvae) was spotted in hive on 19th july. On checking today, queen cell was gone. I didnt see any more only 3 empty play cups. What shall i do with the bees that were waiting in the apidea since wed? Should I just release near the hive they came from? Did they just decide against a new queen! ( present queen is 2011 one) Some eggs seen today/ lots of sealed brood unsealed brood/pollen/honey etc queen not seen but that is not unusual as I have not seen her at all since getting the nuc on 30th June. Hive has 2 supers, 1 very full and 2nd just starting.
What do you all think? thanks ahead.

 

[richardbees]

Yes, they changed their minds about wanting a new Q.

I don't understand what you mean by ...".bees that were waiting in the apidea since wed"

richard

 

[drstitson]

he saw QC and decided that once sealed he would take it and put it into an apidea leaving original hive to get on with things.

 

[burren]

yes correct drs "she" did he he

 

[richardbees]

Thanks, drstitson,

...maybe it's time for horlicks!