Was this colony started from southern bees or a stock of northern bees? Was it a first year hive and if yes was it a package or Nuc?
Re: My loss of bees!
Was this colony started from southern bees or a stock of northern bees? Was it a first year hive and if yes was it a package or Nuc?
Re: My loss of bees!
They do not look like they are in contact with stores. My guess is they starved. If you had the tray in, they would have been warmer and you could check for Varroa on the tray.
Michael Bush bushfarms.com/bees.htm "Everything works if you let it."
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