Queen not seen and no eggs - should I wait or requeen?

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Asked by AdminBeekeeper Asked Tue 09 Jun 2026 21:43

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Demo question: during the last inspection the queen was not seen and there were no fresh eggs. There are a few queen cells. What would experienced keepers check next?

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🏆 Best answer Answered Tue 09 Jun 2026 21:43

BeehiveTrackerAdmin

First check whether there are polished cells, young larvae or sealed queen cells. If there are no eggs and no queen, I would plan a recheck in 5-7 days and consider a test frame if you have one available.

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Answer Answered Tue 09 Jun 2026 21:43

AdminBeekeeper

Thanks, I will do a follow-up queen check and add a test frame if needed.

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