Queenless hive

[TOBY-3652]

I united this hive because me being a little clumsy think i must of trapped her and when i next inspected she had a bent abdomen. There in no mess on the hive inside or outside.. Where could i get them tested m m ???

 

[richardbees]

Toby,

she had a bent abdomen

That's the first time I've ever seen that described....usually it's just squashed

Strongly suggest you go to this site and find your local beekeepers branch to get advice:

http://www.*************/local/lincolnshire/


Good luck

Richard

 

[richardbees]

re above, sorry, I forgot about the Stasi!

just google;

lincolnshire beekeepers association

 

[Nightynight]

I would test for Nosema first before you split or unite, She could be Nosemetic...quick test could save you a lots of problems

i think the drought stress in South Eeast /East Anglia last year has increased the number of cases of Nosema this winter

why did you unite last year, was one of the hives failing....nosema?

fair point,