On 12 Jan 98 at 4:12, Al Needham wrote:
 
> Same thing happened to me a couple of years ago. If I
> am not mistaken, perhaps it was tracheal mites ? I think
> that forces them all out seeking adequate air ??
<snip>
> I am sure that you will hear more from others. Would
> appreciate comment on the above reaction to T-mites.
 
The original posting didn't describe the signs, but with T-mites
there are usually bees left in the hive, possibly a very small
cluster. This original posting said the bees absconded, implying
nothing left behind.
 
 
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