I have one box that is small and they have not been flying, I thought they were done.
I went to tear down the hive to preserve the comb, and found they are alive.
But they are pooping inside the hive on the top bars! I see no other outward signs of sickness. No DFW not sickly appearing.
Could they have stored something nasty in the honey?
I thought I'd double screen them to give them a boost, but if they are sick I don't want to risk another colonies health.
They have fondant and some pollen patty and I put some reflectix over the top to keep them as warm as I can.
What else can I do for them?
I have another box with drawn comb and stored honey I can move them onto, but if they are goners I'd just be wasting a good box.
No treatment advice in my honeybee malady book.....
I think the dysentery is a result of the bees not flying, a secondary issue. But I can see no reason they are not flying.