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Drone Eviction
Drone eviction is the expulsion of drones from the hive by worker bees in late summer when the mating season is over. Workers prevent drones from feeding and push them out of the entrance to conserve food stores for winter. The timing of drone eviction can indicate the colony's assessment of the end of the season.
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