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9 Oct 2020 11:35 AM

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Anonymous

Two weeks ago this colony was active and the boxes heavy. Yesterday, no bees and this tray full of cappings. Were they robbed out?

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10 Oct 2020 7:00 AM

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Anonymous

That looks like the capped honey has been uncapped. If this is a recent event it is commonly seen when a hive has been robed. If it is over a long time like a year it could be the normal over wintering consumption of the hive's honey.

11 Oct 2020 7:08 AM

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Anonymous

Hi Miles. The cappings pile happened over three or four days last week. The bees are dead or gone. I am guessing bald faced hornets got them. I will try again next year. Thanks.

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