House in mourning

[cantigajoy]

Our first hive is no more. It has failed, and all the bees are gone. Wax moths took over, and the colony wasn't strong enough to push them out.

Wax moths, like vampires, hate sunlight. We dismantled the hive and placed it in direct sunlight on our patio. No more moths. But the damage has been done.

Comments

[rhiannonredwulf]

Oh my. How heart wrenching. My deepest sympathies.

Good that the other two are still alive and thriving.

Thanks for posting the pics. I always enjoy your bee pics so much.

[turnberryknkn]

Ouch.

I was wondering how the bees were doing. Thank you for the update!

[ermenrich]

Now wait a tick... Your two guests seemed to be fully armored against the stinging menace. When I went to see the bees you just had me go up without any protection! Well now I know what you think of me!

:)

For more info

[ermenrich]

My sister showed me this video and I thought it might help you understand your bee problem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=445m_ohiWCM