What Happens If You Kill A Queen Bee?

The queen has an essential role in the hive - she is the only member that can lay fertilized eggs to produce more worker bees. Therefore the sudden death of the queen bee can be fatal to the her colony. Premature queen loss is one of the most common reasons for colony failure noted by beekeepers in both the United States and Europe. So, what happens if you kill the queen bee or if she dies suddenly? Are the days of your beehive numbered? Watch this video to find out!