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Date: | Sun, 26 Jan 1997 00:58:57 GMT |
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Missouri weather has been extremely variable; temps in the 50-60's,
down to freezing, warm again, then down to single digits. During the
last warm spell, about three weeks ago, a 'rap' on the side of the
hive brought a strong humm. After snow about two weeks ago, followed
by single digit temperatures, we had a day back up around 60 on the
22nd.
Checking the bees this last warm day revealed dead bees in the reduced
entrance. There is a second entrance in the front of the top feeder,
so I initially wasn't too worried. Except I didn't see any bees
flying. Removing the entrance reducer revealed a solid mass of wet,
dead bees, that looked as if they had been getting ready for a
cleansing flight (lots of yellow specks attached to the bees).
Opening the hive showed plenty of stores left and every last bee dead.
I would appreciate it if anybody can give me an idea of what might
have happened. Please feel free to reply to me at : [log in to unmask]
if you feel this is not appropiate for general discussion.
Thanks.
-- John Taylor --
(Former) Wild Rose Creek Apiary
Southeast Missouri
When in danger, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout!
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