This message was originally submitted by Gabe Andrews to the BEE-L list at COMMUNITY.LSOFT.COM. It was edited to remove quotes of previously posted material. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gabe Andrews To: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:01:28 -0400 Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Forager Death Outside of Hive Thanks for all of the inputs. I was out of town this weekend, so didn't get a chance to check back in after my hive check. There is a considerable varroa population. I didn't do a count, but I can tell you that they are present in force. I removed what drone brood I could, without compromising too much. I saw some drone cells with up to a dozen mites. I treated with Api Life Var. I usually go for OA, but am trying Api. I changed my screened bottom boards to solid and added an entrance reducer. I did not see any sign of DWV, but that doesn't mean it isn't occurring. There was a suggestion that the bees could be collecting toxic nectar and pollen (Caroina Jessamine) which is currently in bloom here. However, I would expect to see similar issues with the other hive... The hives are still strong in numbers and bringing in supplies, so I hope that the treatment will keep them healthy. Thanks again, GaBee Andrews -- Gabe Andrews AmeriCorps Research Member Georgia Sea Turtle Center 937-243-7891 [log in to unmask] *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html