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Knocking back queen cells yesterday and found a beauty. Noticed that the sealed end was much darker at the sealed end, as if the tip had been partial dipped in something. Left it in situ and marked the frame. Anyone else seen this and have an opinion on it?

Anyone have an idea how this can be achieved? Does it involve the use of an Eke, similar in principle to the conversion of a National Brood box to 14x12. If so, are there any plans available? Thanks

Fed all 4 hives with 2:1 sugar syrup and vitamin supplement in late Sept - all taken down. Varroa treatment completed by early Nov. Since then, noticed considerable numbers of dead bees around entrance landing boards n 3 hives - so reduced entrance sizes and cleaned dead bees away. Two weeks...