Christopher Cripps, DVM, owner of Betterbee, runs through a typical veterinary examination of a beehive.
Christopher Cripps, DVM, owner of Betterbee, runs through a typical veterinary examination of a beehive.
Step 1: Walk through the yard and compare each beehive to one another and look for any signs of disease.
Step 2: Conduct an external exam of any diseased beehives.
Step 3: Once inside the beehive, look through the brood for any discoloration or disintegration.
Step 4: Collect samples from the beehive to send to a bee diagnosis lab, and make a correct diagnosis.