Randy said:
 
 
"During our normal post fruit
bloom dearth, some devoured their  stores and starved during clear, warm
weather, kicking a large pile of dead  bees out front--looked just like a
major pesticide kill of half the colonies  in the yard."

 
I've seen the same this year.  Starvation, heat prostration,  excess 
humidity, severe heat and drought can all produce piles of dead  bees.
 
Jerry



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