Went to do an Artificial Swarm today.
Moved the hive (left) and placed a new hive with foundation in old place (right).
But could I find the Queen!!!! NO!!!!
2 hours I looked for and even tried shaking the bees thought a Q/E on top of the supers I moved to one side.
But still could not find her.
Yes there were eggs in the hive.
So just ended up putting the hive back together and leaving 1 Q/C in the right hive.
I did this last year as I could not find her.
The hive did not build up well and was dead in spring.
Right Hive.
2 frames of brood with QC.
Super empty.
Left Hive.
16 frames of brood.
Top super full.
2nd super 3/4
3rd super 1/2
Added another super.
Removed 6 Play cups and 9 Queen cells.
Moved the hive (left) and placed a new hive with foundation in old place (right).
But could I find the Queen!!!! NO!!!!
2 hours I looked for and even tried shaking the bees thought a Q/E on top of the supers I moved to one side.
But still could not find her.
Yes there were eggs in the hive.
So just ended up putting the hive back together and leaving 1 Q/C in the right hive.
I did this last year as I could not find her.
The hive did not build up well and was dead in spring.
Right Hive.
2 frames of brood with QC.
Super empty.
Left Hive.
16 frames of brood.
Top super full.
2nd super 3/4
3rd super 1/2
Added another super.
Removed 6 Play cups and 9 Queen cells.
