pink gel like substance, what is it?

[swarm_trapper]

hi guys i was doing some colony strenght inspections in the almonds this year and ran across a few beekeepers that had a pink gel like substance in there hives it was in between the brood boxes, i couldnt detect a smell to it just kinda wonderin if an one knew what it was. regards Nick

[BjornBee]

It was a figment of your imagination. Just back away slowly.......

[Ian]

Its a substance the bees often make, called honey jelly. They only make it on the 1 st of April

[LSPender]

Now if the bee inspector would just believe that.

[taipantoo]

It was a figment of your imagination. Just back away slowly.......

I believe the correct phrase would be, "It was a pigment of your imagination."

[MapMan]

Its a substance the bees often make, called honey jelly. They only make it on the 1 st of April

LOL

MM

[okb]

Bacteria and mold growths in the moist, cool environment. Most times, slime will take on a pinkish tone before it changes to brown or black.

Ever hear the term "pink slime in the ice machine"?

[Michael Bush]

You had to ask on April fools day...

[BWrangler]

Dipidy Do?

[Barry]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxTunPvi5pY

And they still make the stuff! Wow Dennis, this brings back memories.

[simplyhoney]

I saw that stuff too. I noticed it did have a smell. I think it was kind of thymol or other mite prevention. I noticed it in Adee's hives mostly. I wasn't popin lid though, I was looking over a nother beeks shoulder.