Watching bees

[Mickyboy]

Hi guys

I sit and watch the bees come and go like I'm sure most of you do .
I have 3 hives , I've notice around all hives are bees that seem to be struggling to fly . They take off and then go to ground then try again .
Is it's the bees that are dying off ?

Still learning

 

[beeno]

Hi Mickyboy,
It could be, but it could also be Chronic Paralysis Bee Virus as a consequence of a heavy Varroa load. Have you checked your Varroa count lately?

 

[enrico]

Are there any dead bees on the ground and if so do they have chewed looking wings. Are there brown streaks down the front of the hive? A bit more info and we might be able to guess better! Hope it's all ok, if you are really worried call in a bee inspector or an experienced beek to have a look
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[alldigging]

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[Dishmop]

They take off and then go to ground then try again .
Do they manage to fly?

 

[Mickyboy]

Thanks for the input so far

The bees all look healthy with wings in tacked an no obvious sign of Varro . They are about 6ft infront of the hive on the ground