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00buzzbee
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 Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:40 pm Post subject: Unidentified Debris |
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I have had a look at the removable bottom board in one of my TBH's and there is a clump of what looks like a very fine saw dust on it.
This hive has got Wax Moth in it. Could it be anything to do with this pest or something else?
I did a quick inspection last weekend so I did not want to disturb the bees again so soon but if need be I will carry out a full inspection tomorrow as the weather is going to be good.  |
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biobee
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| Most likely wax cappings. Test by squeezing - if they stick together, probably wax. They drop it when opening cells to get at honey. It can indicate robbing, but not likely at this time of year. |
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00buzzbee
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That looks exactly like your description Phil.
Thanks for that.
I'm hoping to attend the improvers course at Alpha Farm in Wareham this year to learn more.  |
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biobee
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| 00buzzbee wrote: |
I'm hoping to attend the improvers course at Alpha Farm in Wareham this year to learn more. |
I look forward to meeting you! Alpha Farm is a great venue and is becoming my 'eastern' HQ. The owners are developing it as a leading training centre for natural beekeeping and other 'country crafts'. |
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