Over the years I have heard a ton of conjecture about mites in queen cells. I accidentally smooshed a fine fat cell today and what do I see but a mite feasting on the just capped larvae. Makes me wonder if any of the others are? How many queens are raised with that damage? Oh well, I am not tearing down the rest to find out. WIll have to do a carefull inspection on these after mating. Hate to mess with them before that.