queenless hive.

Started by don2, April 21, 2015, 06:44:42 PM

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don2

Will bees gather pollen if there is no queen or queen cell? d2

Maggiesdad

Yes, I believe so. Nothing for them to do but haul in pollen and nectar.

Kathyp

They are more likely to haul pollen when they are feeding brood, but that's not a sure thing.  Bringing in pollen is suggestive of brood, and an queen.
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