Bee Mites Suppress Bee Immunity, Open Door For Viruses And Bacteria

Bee Mites Suppress Bee Immunity, Open Door For Viruses And Bacteria

sick bees

 The record rain and cool weather has been especially hard on one hive.  The stains were scrubbed with hydrogen peroxide.  The entrance reducer was removed and compared to a similar entrance reducer from a distant hive by culture.    

After 5 days only one fecal stain was seen suggesting the problem is reduced.

plants and progeny

Close to record rainfall for this area has allowed a diversity of plants, all are native, except this mustard.   Thousands of toad tadpoles are hatching,  some may be from the few tree frogs. 

congratulations tiffany