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[Robert Brauer <rwbrauer AT gmail.com>]

Hi Lelia.  Hopefully this odor is caused by some seasonal combination of nectar and pollen the bees are currently collecting.  If you have any doubt, I would highly recommend contacting Will Hicks (Apiary Inspector for our region).  Below is Will's contact info: 

       phone: 919 691-0022

       email: Will.Hicks AT ncagr.gov

Let me know if there is anything further I can do to help.  

 Bob

On Sun, Jul 2, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Lelia Gentry <heartandhandsfarm AT gmail.com> wrote:

Hi PC beekeeper members. I live in Allensville. I have noticed a foul odor in a two year old hive, many bees. I have brood, capped and uncapped. Capped honey looks great. Bees calm. 

I have never smelt this odor in the 5 years I have had bees.

So, has anyone else noticed and odor. Has anyone ever seen American foul brood? I am concerned. I did stick test but not stringy yet?

Thanks lelia gentry 

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