Removing Larvae

[madasafish]

All the good US sites on Queen rearing suggest you need nurse bees which are used to feeding larvae or the first try of QR will have v poor results.. So insert a frame of eggs and larvae 2-3 days before grafting and then remove it when you insert grafts..

At least that's what I do.. first lot went well, second lot planned for Monday.. (Nicot cupkit - I cannot see v small larvae as my eyes will not focus properly at close distances)

[Adam]

I am aware that the first attempt can be less good. And with OSR piling in bees are also less inclined to do as I wish. Never seen them removing larvae so rapidly though!
My eyes too don't focus on small larvae now so for glasses, Poundland is my friend.

[gavin]

A bit more than Poundland prices but I wouldn't be without one now.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lightcraft-...band+magnifier