Inspected hive one today. Saw the queen. comb is drawn on all of the new frames, the far outside just getting started. Also starting burr comb between top of frames and lid. We added a super of new foundation (8 frames) and changed syrup jar.
We saw several stages of larvae. did not identify eggs (they are hard to see). Very pleased. We did notice some suspicious supercedure-cell looking things, downturned lobes but did not get pics. A couple had holes in the bottom.
We pulled out the bottom board for more ventilation. we identified 3-4 mites on the board.
Lisa fetched the eyeclops and took this photo of the nasty vermin. He was still moving.
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| Varroa Destructor (photo (c) 2014 L. McClinton) |
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