"unidentified white material"
My first guess was mold.keeper Club.

I wouldn't cry CCD.  As Juanse asks, what did you do to control Varroa
loads last fall?

Jeffrey, you have a very good association in your area, The Catskill
Mountains Bee Club www.catskillbees.org
They might be able to help you.

Good luck!

Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!

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