Posted in another thread. This is one of four deadouts. This cluster looks very small and another cluster was on the other side of the frame. Bunch of bee butts sticking out of cells where cluster was (not sure if this is normal). Had plenty of stores above in 2nd deep, but never moved to it. Queen and attendants looked okay but were motionless and it was 50+ here when they'd normally be flying if it was 40+.
History: started last treatments with all on 7/26/19 with two hives Apistan, and two hives Api Life Var. (Also spring-time treatments earlier this year)
Before winter added feeder shim and mountain camp on top of newspaper on top of frames on 2nd deep. I initially plugged the shim with the included plastic plug because I was worried about the stupid yellow jackets. Before that I rearranged and added frames of honey to middle of 2nd deep.
Added 2" insulation to inside of top cover. I covered the inner cover's hole with duct tape because I was afraid of the stupid yellow jackets getting in through the upper entrance and robbing after getting attracted to the mountain camp.
Lower entrance was reduced and no evidence of rodent infestation.
Cluster and dead bees on bottom board were noticeably moist. Not wet and moldy, but seemingly "freshly dead". No clear DWS or anything, though I'm obviously not the best person to diagnose such things.
History: started last treatments with all on 7/26/19 with two hives Apistan, and two hives Api Life Var. (Also spring-time treatments earlier this year)
Before winter added feeder shim and mountain camp on top of newspaper on top of frames on 2nd deep. I initially plugged the shim with the included plastic plug because I was worried about the stupid yellow jackets. Before that I rearranged and added frames of honey to middle of 2nd deep.
Added 2" insulation to inside of top cover. I covered the inner cover's hole with duct tape because I was afraid of the stupid yellow jackets getting in through the upper entrance and robbing after getting attracted to the mountain camp.
Lower entrance was reduced and no evidence of rodent infestation.
Cluster and dead bees on bottom board were noticeably moist. Not wet and moldy, but seemingly "freshly dead". No clear DWS or anything, though I'm obviously not the best person to diagnose such things.

