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Title: Dead Larvae at hive entrance
Post by: Teena on April 18, 2012, 02:24:14 PM
Hey, I am a new beekeeper who just got my first two hives this past Saturday. I live in a southern suburb of Atlanta, GA. It has been rainy the last couple of days and I have not opened my hives since I got them. Well I did peek inside the covers late yesterday evening, but just for a few seconds. This morning, I see several white dead larvae at the entrance. Is this normal? or did I cause the brood to cool and die last night when I peeked inside?
Title: Re: Dead Larvae at hive entrance
Post by: forrestcav on April 18, 2012, 03:16:02 PM
how cool was the weather? I presume by a peek, you mean you didn't remove any frames?
Title: Re: Dead Larvae at hive entrance
Post by: Teena on April 18, 2012, 03:24:15 PM
No I did not take any frames out and it was about 60. Could there be any other reasons for this?
Title: Re: Dead Larvae at hive entrance
Post by: danno on April 18, 2012, 04:15:33 PM
a few dead larva in spring is common.  dont sweat it
Title: Re: Dead Larvae at hive entrance
Post by: Bennettoid on April 18, 2012, 05:15:47 PM
^ What danno said.
Title: Re: Dead Larvae at hive entrance
Post by: Teena on April 19, 2012, 02:44:39 PM
Thanks, Guys. I am so new I don't know what to be worried about, so I will worry about everything for a while. :)
Title: Re: Dead Larvae at hive entrance
Post by: forrestcav on April 19, 2012, 04:37:54 PM
we've all been there one time or another. they have even been known to sirvive without our help.  ;)
relax and enjoy