A few dead larvae, turned brown

TJ · Post by TJ » Fri May 11, 2007 8:38 pm

Hi, I have a frame from the bottom of a full brood chamber that is drawn out and shows some pollen and nectar and a few eggs and some developing larvae. The larvae (about 6) have turned brown and died. There is not much other larvae around it. There weren't many workers on this frame when I pulled it and I think the larvae have just been neglected and died. That being said I am a novice and want to know if I should have any concerns about foulbrood. Is this normal? Do I leave these larvae and let the workers clean it out when they get to this frame? Would it be safe to move inside the brood area for use? Or should I be more concerned and remove it and destroy the foundation/frame? There were also some hive beetles roaming on this frame but none on the other heavily occupied frames, so I'm thinking neglect. Thanks for your help.

Post by **Wally** » Sat May 12, 2007 8:00 am

I would guess it to be drone larva that wasn't covered on a cold night. I wouldn't worry about it. It doesn't sound like foul brood.

TJ · Post by TJ » Sat May 12, 2007 8:57 am

Great! So can I move this frame closer to the middle of the brood for buildup and cleaning out then? They will take care of it?

Post by **Wally** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:09 am

I would treat it as any other frame. Do with it as you like.