Chalkbrood

[La Folie]

We requeened a Q- hive 3 weeks ago and she settled and laid well. Today on inspection before applying Apiguard, we noticed quite a lot of chalkbrood. The hive seems well enough ventilated and we are reluctant to requeen again at this stage of the year. Any other advice?

 

[REDWOOD]

It Can only get worst as the weather gets colder, tell who ever supplied the queen and get a new one. The last thing you want is this going into winter, I don't think there is a known treatment for this only to re-queen

 

[enrico]

I have my tin hat on but stress, chilling etc can cause a period of chalk brood to break out, give them time to settle. Me? I would be patient and perservere. As long as the hive is on the up they may well get over it. I know others will shoot me down in flames but...... Those are my thoughts!
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[yeogi75]

I have my tin hat on but stress, chilling etc can cause a period of chalk brood to break out, give them time to settle. Me? I would be patient and perservere. As long as the hive is on the up they may well get over it. I know others will shoot me down in flames but...... Those are my thoughts!
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if they are removing the dead i would not worry,unless they are not removed and carry on increasing.