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[stumorph]

I have only just purchased my Bees on Wednesday 1st. and looking through the entrance I can see what appears to be dead bees on the screen floor . i havent opened the hive as I didnt want to upset them as they are on just settling in , I have asked for a mentor to come and look but am worriesd till he arrives any suggestions

 

[Skyhook]

DON'T PANIC!

Bees die all the time, hundreds a day from old age. Most will die outside the hive, but a proportion will die inside. The workers will clear them out, but there can be a small backlog.

It's quite possible that some have died from the move, but there's unlikely to be a problem, if you've contacted your mentor, wait for him to have a look and check.

 

[enrico]

DON'T PANIC!

Bees die all the time, hundreds a day from old age. Most will die outside the hive, but a proportion will die inside. The workers will clear them out, but there can be a small backlog.

It's quite possible that some have died from the move, but there's unlikely to be a problem, if you've contacted your mentor, wait for him to have a look and check.

Probably died in the move. They will probably be gone tomorrow , outside the hive on the ground. Could be more sinister but unlikely!
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[oliver90owner]

My suggestion? Wait for your mentor.

 

[stumorph]

Thankks for all your advice . It was just me in panic ,my mentor looked today and said I have a good strong colony the dead were just what he called natural waste