In a posting by Jack and Susan Griffes (Re: Duragilt and Pierco), from
Michigan, inspection for this (apparent) desease was mentioned.  Forgive my
ignorance, but what is it?
 
Dennis Morefield
Bees-N-Honey
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Dennis and all Bee-L folks,
 
Please forgive me for the confusion caused by my abbreviations.
HYG = hygienic behavior - the ability to notice a problem in the sealed
brood, uncap the cell and remove the affected larvae or pupa.
 
Haemolymph = bee blood
 
The pin prick method uses a thin insect pin to puncture the capping and
kill the pupa by piercing it.  This shed haemolymph which is noted by even
bees very low in HYG.  We prefer the frozen brood HYG test explained
repeatedly by Steve Taber in the various bee magazines in America.
 
Hope that clears up the confusion.
 
 
Jack  Griffes
Country Jack's Honeybee Farm
Horseshoeing by Jack Griffes
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
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