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Nov 11, 2011 9:13 AM CST
Name: Margaret
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Yes, royal jelly is what triggers the full development of the queen. Workers develop up to a certain point during the first 3 or 4 days then are switched to just pollen and honey for their main diet. Queens are fed royal jelly their entire life.

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