Dakota18A colony has collapsed. Prior inspections showed a healthy and highly productive colony. Colony was treated with an aggressive schedule for mites using oxalic acid. Today’s inspection shows 5 warre boxes full of resources and only a few dead bees left in the hive. I will keep the honey and frames for next years colonies.
Hive Inspection
Campus hives, Dakota18A, Dakota18C, WildCA18B were opened. All colonies have eggs. All colonies have larva. All feeders filled with 1:1 syrup. Normal entrance activity and numbers.
Hive Inspection
Campus hives, Dakota18A, Dakota18C, WildCA18B were opened. All colonies have eggs. All colonies have larva. All feeders filled with 1:1 syrup. Normal entrance activity and numbers.
Hive Inspection
Campus hives, Dakota18A, Dakota18C, WildCA18B were opened. All colonies have eggs. All colonies have larva. All feeders filled with 1:1 syrup. Normal entrance activity and numbers.
Hive Inspection
WildCA18A was examined. No more dead bees observed in front of hive. Did not open hive today. Observed fewer entrance foragers and lees activity overall. Observation windows on side of hive look full. Performed oxalic acid mite treatment, 2 caps, 10 minutes.
Hive Inspection
WildCA18A (Barrett) has been exposed to some type of environmental poison. 100-200 dead bees broadcast-ed out from hive entrance. Bees were twitching and spinning uncontrollably. Will perform followup inspection again on September 2nd. No dead bees at bottom of hive. No unusual smells. Less active front entrance activity.
Mite Treatment
Dakota18A and Wild17 were both treated for mites with oxalic acid. 2 cap, 10 minutes.
Hive Inspection
Campus hives, Dakota18A, Dakota18C, WildCA18B were opened. All colonies have eggs. All colonies have larva. All feeders filled with 1:1 syrup. Normal entrance activity and numbers. WildCA18B has decreased numbers of bees. Observable decrease in eggs and larva.
Hive Inspection
Campus hives, Dakota18A, Dakota18C, WildCA18B were opened. All colonies have eggs. All colonies have larva. All feeders filled with 1:1 syrup. Normal entrance activity and numbers.
Hive Inspection
WildCA18A colony was opened. Eggs were found. Larva were found. External numbers look normal and good. 3 warre boxes filled.