Much Ado was made about summer losses being high last year,  one other
thought comes to mind here.  Spring losses have been high,  (around 15%)
from rain,  and mismanagement.  Due to lots of issues my swarm control was
spotty,  most of the hives that I am now seeing as lost,  Swarmed,  and the
new queen was not successfully mated due to I suspect nothing more than
constant bad weather.  All the dead hives are down to a handful of bees,  no
brood,  no queen,  and several supers on (indication they were strong a
month ago)......just another reminder that Mother nature can be a huge
factor.


Charles

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