I've just done an inspection of my hives (9th October) and found two queens in one hive.
I can't tell whether the new queen has mated but assume that the bees have decided it was time to replace the existing queen.
It was 20 degrees today and is forecast to be even warmer tomorrow. Plenty of drones around. So what's the best plan? Do nothing? Kill one of the queens - if so, which one?
Any advice gratefully received.
I can't tell whether the new queen has mated but assume that the bees have decided it was time to replace the existing queen.
It was 20 degrees today and is forecast to be even warmer tomorrow. Plenty of drones around. So what's the best plan? Do nothing? Kill one of the queens - if so, which one?
Any advice gratefully received.