I need help? I have two hives that were nucs earlier in late June with
two new queens. One has lost the queen and many of the bees. There were
signs of laying workers. The other still has its queen population low.
The brood has some chalkbrood, and what appers to be dead larva in
coiled and some standing verical in the cell. Other signs are the snotty
consistency of some darker capped brood. Can I save the queen that
remains if I start treating with TM? I would like to use her in another
hive that is due for requeening. I have called our bee inspector but he
is away until thursday. I am prepared to burn comb and scorch hive walls
and bottom and inner covers if indeed this is AFB. I can email a picture
of comb have digital camera if anyone is confident about diagnosing?
Please give me your best advice.

sincerely,

Alan.