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This mating nuc was filled with a cupful of bees plus a QC welded to some foundation on 26th, 48 hours ago. Fondant lump in there too.
24 hours after taking it from it's 24 hours of dark purdah in a shed it looks in a bad state. (Pic attached)
Does this look like nosema? I know it needs a microscope to be certain.
The hive that the bees came from has, on close inspection some small indications of similar issue although nothing like as bad.
I'm thinking of getting rid of the mating nuc to reduce risk of spread, it's 10m from the end of the apiary. (how to get rid?)
The hive, perhaps bailey comb change.
Grateful for comments.
24 hours after taking it from it's 24 hours of dark purdah in a shed it looks in a bad state. (Pic attached)
Does this look like nosema? I know it needs a microscope to be certain.
The hive that the bees came from has, on close inspection some small indications of similar issue although nothing like as bad.
I'm thinking of getting rid of the mating nuc to reduce risk of spread, it's 10m from the end of the apiary. (how to get rid?)
The hive, perhaps bailey comb change.
Grateful for comments.