During inspection of two newly packaged hives, I discovered White triangular forms near the inside entrance. further inspecting the frames I saw several white forms inside a number of cells near the brood, so I figure that it is CHAULKBROOD.
One of the local beekeepers told me that it was due to the wet spring and told me to make sure there is enough ventilation and it should clear up by itself.
Should I be worried? is ventilation the only remendy or should I be treating these hives in some other way?
tspork
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Chalkbrood is usually a minor threat to bees, and tolerable, if it does not go over a small percentage of cells. It is genetic, and some strains are much more susceptible than others.
Some treatments, like thymol (used for varroa) are reported to reduce CB, but no one recommends treating for CB alone.
Don't worry, unless it gets really bad.
allen
Some treatments, like thymol (used for varroa) are reported to reduce CB, but no one recommends treating for CB alone.
Don't worry, unless it gets really bad.
allen