Colony death

[PhilK]

... My father in law did spray some weeds with pesticides before this happened (round up), I scolded him telling him not too in future but in fairness he used it only on weeds which he said had no flowers and all done a good 25m plus from the hives. Still puzzled why it only affected the one hive anyway.

Round Up is a herbicide (weed killer) so not likely to kill bees with normal use.. not sure on this one sorry!

[BeeMaster2]

When the bees get hit with Round Up and Neonicitinoids it is a one two punch and will kill most hives that get the combo in the hive. It takes a couple of weeks and the hive is dead. This is what killed thousands of hives after they moved out of the almond orchards last year.
Jim

[PhilK]

Good to know thanks Jim