> I often just leave the colony alone to see
whether it turns around.  It surprises me how often that occurs--the colony
apparently "clears" itself of whatever was causing morbidity, and becomes a
productive hive.


This is why I never unite 'poor' colonies in the autumn.  I feed them all and give them their chance.  The results are often surprising.

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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