I checked my hives today and on the outside there are some small white bugs crawling around.
their not inside of the hives just on the outside
what can they be
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Had you by any chance cut the grass recently near the hives?
...JP
the nearest grass is my lawn about 10 feet away and it's not been cut since last summer, some weeds are near them
If you can, take some pictures and send them to one of the moderators like Robo, and he can post them, so we can get a better look.
After you get more posts under your belt you will be able to post pictures.
...JP
I don't know if thrips would affect bees. Does anyone know?
Thrips won't bother the bees.
...JP
We have been having termites swarming in our area . Just a thought.