The bees vanished. They were last seen about a week and a half ago, a few days before a big rain storm. I was hoping they were hiding out, but they seem to be gone.
My bee keeper friend tells me
- They probably moved on
- It’s unlikely new bees will move into the hive
- Wax moths will clean up after them
- I don’t want any honey from the hive, in case pesticides were part of the story.
It was interesting while it lasted! Thanks, all, for the information and talk.