I agree with what Murray has posted. My answer was based on the asumption
the beekeeper had ruled out the obvious.

Also having met Gerald on several occassions I doubt his bees starved but I
have seen as Murray said bees go outside to die in spring when a hive runs
out of stores but NEVER in my hives this time of year in Missouri as I am
working , feeding, requeening, evaluating and spliting. Also some Black
Locust supers go on this week.

I do realize some hobby beekeepers in Missouri are taking their first peeks
in their hives.

My days are 12 -14 hours right now. Help is on 8 hours. Hardly seems fair!

Sincerely,
Bob Harrison

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