> Exactly what do you mean when you say you are thinking of trashing the
top box?
 
I was going to just chuck it in the trash, but per the suggestin of many in
addition to you I will just relax and let the bees do the weeding out.  The
gooey larva was nice and white and so it seems from what most of you have
said that it is just plain old drone larva and not fully developed to the
point that I can easily pluck it out in one peice.
 
BTW the Good Dr. R. did not say  to look for "red eyes" but rather "pink"
and I did notice a very pail pink on some.
 
Thanks all for keeping me calm.  :-)  I suppose a relaxed nature will come
with age and knowledge. :-)  The older I get the better I like life.
 
> If for some reason the brood is not viable, the hive will sort it out for
> themselves, removing dead larvae and refilling with honey when available.
> Hives have a marvellous ability to respond to changing circumstances.
You
> may be getting a little over-anxious.
>
> My advice is to sit back and relax.
>
> Betty McAdam
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