Answered question of the ages/raised more questions

[Vance G]

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.