- Joined
- May 12, 2009
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- Location
- North Wilts
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- Lots and lots
Hi Guys
I read the Deformed Wing Virus thread last night.
I inspected one of my hives a short while ago and noticed the workers were throwing drones out of the hive.
I picked up a couple of drones from the grass and had a good look. The wings did not look crumpled, but they were different lengths and looked as if they had been clipped and I spotted a varroa mite on one of the drones.
Imediately DWV sprung to mind and I removed the drone comb.
However, whilst driving back in the car I was thinking how low the food stocks were and thinking about driving back with some syrup to help them along when I thought the Drones may not have DWV, but the wings are torn due to the workers ejecting the drones BECAUSE there is not enough stores.
conceivable?
Cheers
Pete
I read the Deformed Wing Virus thread last night.
I inspected one of my hives a short while ago and noticed the workers were throwing drones out of the hive.
I picked up a couple of drones from the grass and had a good look. The wings did not look crumpled, but they were different lengths and looked as if they had been clipped and I spotted a varroa mite on one of the drones.
Imediately DWV sprung to mind and I removed the drone comb.
However, whilst driving back in the car I was thinking how low the food stocks were and thinking about driving back with some syrup to help them along when I thought the Drones may not have DWV, but the wings are torn due to the workers ejecting the drones BECAUSE there is not enough stores.
conceivable?
Cheers
Pete