In need of a mated queen (I think)

[David Bogdonoff]

Folks,

I appear to have a queenless, broodless hive. There was some brood a couple of weeks ago but I couldn't locate the queen. Then travel and cold weather got in the way. I just inspected, and found busy bees and one emergency cell in the middle of a frame, which I don't recall seeing when I last inspected. 

Is a mated queen the right course of action, or should I let the emergency cell run its course?

Thanks to all!

-David (Berkeley)

510-665-7795

[Mimi]

I normally let bees take their course.  If you have a second hive you may want to increase numbers on mating nuc by adding a frame of capped brood.  If the mating nuc isn’t successful you can always purchase a mated Queen next month.

Mimi 

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On Feb 22, 2026, at 2:41 PM, David Bogdonoff <dbogd...@gmail.com> wrote:

Folks,

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