Top Bar Beekeeping in Arlington Heights

All honey clean, some even capped finally!  Some drone larvae at the bottom of some of the honey. No small hive beetles, or larvae or any apparently spoiled nectar No mites. Just happy bees! Easy to inspect, only a little water spray to get them to poke their heads back down so as not to squish them.

Hive activity still good.  Honeycombs growing well. At least one of the pupae was definitely a worker given the eyes.  But saw no worms, mites or anything on it, nor did it smell at all. Seems to be a question as to what's actually going on.  Still seems like it is hygienic behavior. Killed one beetle on the outside of the hive, but it was small, and did not have those barbell antenna like the SHB does.  I think it was just a regular beetle. Debating whether to inspect the hive today or just leave it alone.

Michael Cortopassi June 27 at 7:48am Anyone know what this might be? Last night through the window I see some bees carrying white pupae around, which they dumped outside. I picked one up, not chalky, and had no smell at all. Then this morning I find this relatively large pile of what I'd almost describe as white casings. A few pupae in there as well. I did not see any mites on anything. We have had a couple pretty cold nights (50F). Could these be chilled brood? I see no difference in any activity inside or outside the hive, everything seems normal. Thanks. Like Show more reactions Comment Share 4 4 Comments Katral Tobiaz   Good bees will throw out sick bees, could be varroa or many other things. Give them a good checking over. Like  ·  Reply  ·  2  ·  June 27 at 7:50am Remove Christy Hemenway   Yeesh! Not sure what to think ...