When should I replace a failing Queen?
... I had a queen that was failing. Spotty brood patterns during the summer, and worse into August. Hive was strong at that time with 3 x 8 frame med boxes full of bees and stores.
I thought I'd let nature take its course - assuming that the bees knew best, and would replace her. They didn't.
Last Sundays inspection showed that Wax moths had invaded and mostly taken over. No queen. No brood. About 4 frames of bees left. Pretty much a mess inside.
I know there are probably several trains of thought on this, so im interested in all thoughts/comments?