Check for queen injury or disease

When non-swarming queen cells are observed, carefully inspecting the existing queen for signs of injury or disease is essential to diagnose the cause of queen cell production. This involves gently locating and examining the queen for physical damage, deformities, or signs of illness. A failing queen may be injured, old, diseased, or have poor genetics, prompting the bees to initiate queen replacement. If queen issues are identified, requeening is often the recommended course of action. A magnifying glass can be helpful for detailed queen examination.