First, thanks for all the help you all have given me on this forum.
I was disturbed to find when I visited my colony a lot of feces all over the surrounding area (the bees are kept on a membrane roof). NB there wasn't any feces on the landing area/entrance, so at least it appears to occur in flight. The worst find appears to be 8 to 10 dying 80% formed bees lying around outside.
this is only the third day above 60 we've had in a long time.
I haven't searched inside yet (no time until Saturday). There appears to be a lot of overall good healthy activity going on, but the sudden zillions of fecal spots on the roof along with the premature bees has me worried.
So what should I be looking for when I inspect this weekend?
Rich
I was disturbed to find when I visited my colony a lot of feces all over the surrounding area (the bees are kept on a membrane roof). NB there wasn't any feces on the landing area/entrance, so at least it appears to occur in flight. The worst find appears to be 8 to 10 dying 80% formed bees lying around outside.

I haven't searched inside yet (no time until Saturday). There appears to be a lot of overall good healthy activity going on, but the sudden zillions of fecal spots on the roof along with the premature bees has me worried.
So what should I be looking for when I inspect this weekend?
Rich