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Mated Queen

Queen Mating

A queen will typically mate "On Wing" (in flight) - With an average of 12 to 14 drones

Queen Post-Mating Changes

Suboptimal Mating

Suboptimal mating can lead to: REDUCED GENETIC DIVERSITY IN A COLONY, REDUCED AMOUNTS OF STORED SPERM, SUBOPTIMAL PHEREMONE PRODUCTION

Virgin vs Mated Queen

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