A new queen bee is introduced to a hive in a cage with several attendant bees, seen here. Over a period of days she eats her way through a hole plugged up with sugar and by then her scent resembles the hive's, ensuring her acceptance and survival.

© UNFAO A new queen bee is introduced to a hive in a cage with several attendant bees, seen here. Over a period of days she eats her way through a hole plugged up with sugar and by then her scent resembles the hive's, ensuring her acceptance and survival.
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    A new queen bee is introduced to a hive in a cage with several attendant bees, seen here. Over a period of days she eats her way through a hole plugged up with sugar and by then her scent resembles the hive's, ensuring her acceptance and survival.
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    FAO Project TFD-00/LAT/001 - Production, pre-packaging and distribution of apiculture products in the Ludza District. The project objective is to double the apiculture production marketing system.
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    © FAO/Kai Wiedenhoefer
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