Alvéole beekeepers do everything they can do keep the bees happy and healthy. Despite those best efforts, hives may still die. Diagnosing the cause of a hive's death can be complex, much like a "CSI" investigation. Alvéole beekeepers are trained to assess these situations. The reasons for a hive's death can vary, but they generally fall into categories such as:
- Pest interference (e.g., mites or other pests damaging the hive)
- Disease (e.g., bacterial or viral infections)
- Lack of food (e.g., insufficient honey stores for the colony to survive)
- Disruption or vandalism (e.g., physical disturbances to the hive)
Your beekeeper will investigate and determine the exact cause during their next visit.