A lot of dead ones stuck in the entrance worried me, so I got the IR camera. Nice hot blob showing, so I assume they are ok. Past few days have been around zero F and below at times. Very cold.
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.
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