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Offline Mikey N.C.

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Is this a problem?
« on: September 29, 2017, 06:45:28 pm »
Thought i took more pics. Look at sunken caps is this afb ot chalk brood ?

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Re: Is this a problem?
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2017, 10:07:20 pm »
I don't see either Mikey. A couple of sunken caps, but nothing much more.
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Re: Is this a problem?
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2017, 11:01:02 pm »
 With AFB wouldn’t you see twisted dead larva in open cells? Not sure anyone know?
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Re: Is this a problem?
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2017, 08:53:20 am »
open a few sunken cells and investigate. if larva is brown and dead and breaking down, then identify the issue.
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Re: Is this a problem?
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2017, 01:56:28 pm »
Sunken cells and perforated cappings.






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Re: Is this a problem?
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2017, 06:45:33 pm »
Thanks all, Q looks alittle weak and noticed some larvae that was puffy white didn't get pic , but noticed sunken caps. Have done some reading and realized thats a late spring wet condition.
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