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  • From: Robert King <robk2.mindspring.com AT gmail.com>
  • To: Todd Walker <mtwalker AT imageray.net>
  • Cc: ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [ocba] To pinch or not to pinch - additional info
  • Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 12:51:47 -0400

The bees were treated prior to being picked up a Brushy mountain on the 2nd
of feb. as part of the purchase. No, it does not mean that it worked, but
assuming the other 3 hives had the same origins, I think it's safe to say the
queen is a dud.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 14, 2017, at 10:44 AM, Todd Walker <mtwalker AT imageray.net> wrote:
>
> The poor pattern could be a sign of varroa infestation. You could have
> hygienic bees who are cleaning out cells with varroa. Have you done a
> sugar shake?
>
> However, it also could indicate a poorly mated queen.
>
> ~Todd
>
> On 4/14/17, 9:40 AM, "Robert King" <ocba-bounces AT mailman1.ibiblio.org on
> behalf of robk2.mindspring.com AT gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Here is a picture of her best frame. I apologize for the orientation of
>> the picture. As you can see, lots of holes, minimal pollen, and zero
>> honey. Eggs, larvae and pupa go all the way to the top of the frame. I
>> am buying a new queen next week and will pinch her shortly after unless
>> there are other suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>>
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