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Off With Her Head?

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The new queen positioned for introduction to the hive.

The new queen positioned for introduction to the hive. LISA DAFFY

Our new queen in her packing crate, surrounded by her attendants. LISA DAFFY

Our new queen in her packing crate, surrounded by her attendants. LISA DAFFY

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LISA DAFFY

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Spotty brood pattern indicates a poorly mated queen. LISA DAFFY

Spotty brood pattern indicates a poorly mated queen. LISA DAFFY

A frame from our one remaining hive, filling up with honey, but no brood in sight. LISA DAFFY

A frame from our one remaining hive, filling up with honey, but no brood in sight. LISA DAFFY

What a brood frame looks like when the queen is doing her job. LISA DAFFY

What a brood frame looks like when the queen is doing her job. LISA DAFFY

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The Accidental Beekeeper

  • Publication: Residence
  • Published on: Jul 26, 2022
  • Columnist: Lisa Daffy
Well, this was supposed to be a column about challenges met, bee colonies saved, blah blah blah happy news. Turns out, not so much. Last year at this time we... more

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