Drones Out

[Vramin]

One of my colonies has started ejecting drones already. I didn't realise that they chuck out the larvae too. These were on the landing strip yesterday.

 

[aidskywalker]

i was watching the entrance to my hive last week and witnessed a drone being ejected, but he kept trying to get back in, this went on for a good 20 minutes. i found it quite amusing then went and had a cup of tea.

 

[BeeJayBee]

@ Vramin - those drone larvae look deformed, which could indicate a high varroa infestation.

 

[Susan1]

Ah poor wee drones - how can you aidskywalker. I know circle of life and all that but still ......

 

[Polyanwood]

Looks like deformed wing virus. Urgently check for varroa load and prepare to treat. You need healthy varroa free Winter bees to be produced if at all possible in order for the bees to survive the Winter.

 

[Vramin]

Thanks for highlighting the deformed wings - I wondered if they just hadn't developed yet, but on closer inspection there's clearly deformity there. Am treating with MAQS today.