Black Larvae after freezing

[Jen]

Cleaning out the big freezer I came across these frames that I froze in late spring. This wooden frame/found I want to put into one of my smaller hives. Don't know what's up with the black larvae/pupae? is it safe to put into the hive and let the bees clean it out? or maybe cut that part of the comb out?

[CpnObvious]

I'm just guessing, but I'd imagine they'd clean it out.  If it were me, though, I'd cut it out.  Or leave it and see if Zombie Bees are born.

[LazyBkpr]

heheh, the bees will remove the mummified remains and return the cells to their pristine glory

[Jen]

Okay    But what made the larvae turn black? from the freezer maybe?

[apisbees]

It was in the pupa stage when it froze. I would put them on a strong colony so the bees will clean them out quickly. placing on a week colony the bees may ignore some of the frames and then it will start to grow mold. once it is cleaned then move it to the weaker hives.

[Jen]

That's a good idea!... or just trade them across, icky frame for good pulled wax frame for the smaller. think I'll do that tomorrow
 

[apisbees]

I was thinking of suggesting that but didn't want to disturb your chain of thought.

[Jen]

Well Apis... Not to worry, everything disturbs my train of thought. Hubby wonders how I ever come to any conclusion. Hey! maybe that's why beekeeping is so good for me  there isn't ever a conclusion 

[apisbees]

You don't know how true that is. I have gone into hives and have noticed that they need some attention in a certain manner, But when I return to do it i see the hive differently and will do something ease with it.