Yes it has occured in Oxford , Alabama. The new Queen decided to take up with a queenless hive with less space and more Bees. Thanks for all the help BeeMaster.. I guess if I had been a first year bee Keeper than you would have fed me some BS and moved on... this site is a waste of time. Tell you what take some chemicals and treat your bees ..then tell everyone you have to treat them.. Such great advice from a bunch of cattle getting on the truck. Remember the Bees have been here longer than you. : :mrgreen: