I have seen a few bees acting as if they are almost paralyzed. Some were on the ground in my yard not near the hives, and others were staggering around on the landing board of the hive and eventually fell off. Their wings are not deformed, and I can't see any other physical problem. The sightings were over a week's span. I've seen probably fewer than ten bees doing this.
I do have some varroa, like everyone else, but the mite count on the sticky board isn't high. These are new packages installed around 5 or 6 weeks ago and the hives appear to be doing very well.
I have not used any pesticide or other foreign substance in the hive. Smoke is from pine straw and sticks. Two hives are not being fed and the syrup in the other is fresh. They are in an urban environment.
My first thought is they had gotten into some pesticide somewhere. Any other ideas?
I do have some varroa, like everyone else, but the mite count on the sticky board isn't high. These are new packages installed around 5 or 6 weeks ago and the hives appear to be doing very well.
I have not used any pesticide or other foreign substance in the hive. Smoke is from pine straw and sticks. Two hives are not being fed and the syrup in the other is fresh. They are in an urban environment.
My first thought is they had gotten into some pesticide somewhere. Any other ideas?