Examine all frames of brood in the colony, and destroy all queen cells. Capped brood may remain in the upper or lower brood chamber. Place one or two hive bodies full of empty combs between the original two brood chambers. Under the Demaree procedure, the uncapped brood in the top super attracts most young nurse bees away from the old brood nest in the bottom super, thus relieving the crowding. In addition, the empty comb in the bottom hive body provides sufficient space for the queen to continue laying.
More space becomes available as the capped brood emerges.
In 7 to 10 days, return to inspect the colony and destroy any new queen cells that may have developed in the upper hive bodies. By Dr. Clarence H. Collison, Head and Professor of Entomology Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. Publication 1817 Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture . Published in furtherance of Acts of Congress, May 8 and June 30, 1914. Ronald A. Brown , Director Copyright by Mississippi State University.