Brutal weather in 2017 caused widespread queen bee failure. Consistent rain interfered with mating flights, leading to unmated queens and increased swarming. A shocking test revealed only 30% of slow-laying queens were properly mated. The solution? The 2-week rule: check new queens, and if no healthy laying pattern emerges, replace her immediately. Don’t gamble on emergency replacements; be proactive for a better season. #beekeeping #QueenBees #BeekeepingTips #ApiaryManagement #Pollinators #honeybees #valleybeekeeping
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