Walking Bees

Discussion in 'General Beekeeping' started by islandboy, Aug 1, 2011.

  1. Aug 1, 2011 #1
    islandboy

    islandboy New Member

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    I noticed a few minutes ago that there were many bees, at least 100 bees or more, just walking around in the yard as far as 20 feet around and under my beehives. Any ideas what's going on?
     
    islandboy, Aug 1, 2011
    islandboy, Aug 1, 2011
  3. Aug 1, 2011 #2
    Iddee

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    Glad to see you finally posted. :D

    I would look first for deformed wings. It sounds like you may have a mite problem.

    I think this is Russ, isn't it?
     
    Iddee, Aug 1, 2011
    Iddee, Aug 1, 2011

  5. Aug 1, 2011 #3
    islandboy

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    Yes this is Russ
    I've never seen this before. They look fine. Just lazily walking around. Thought it could be pesticides.
    I noticed in my garden lately that I saw a few bees just walking around, but didn't think much of it until now.
     
    islandboy, Aug 1, 2011
    islandboy, Aug 1, 2011
  6. Aug 1, 2011 #4
    Iddee

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    I would pinch one or two and check it for mites.
     
    Iddee, Aug 1, 2011
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  7. Aug 1, 2011 #5
    tecumseh

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    if you notice deformed wings then likely varroa mites. if you do not notice deformed wings than like trachael mites.
     
    tecumseh, Aug 1, 2011
    tecumseh, Aug 1, 2011