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I have had Apiguard on the hive for 3 days. Is it possible to change to MAQS as it has a much shorter treatment time which allows more time for winter feeding as the colony is low on stores (3 frames)

Is it possible to place a feeder above the crownboard with an eke beneath. as I have apiguard on top of the brood frames. This will allow me to feed syrup as well as treat with Apiguard.

Have just had a quick inspection before placing Apiguard on the hive. I am concerned that the colony is low on stores. As i cannot feed syrup with Apiguard on the colony is there any way of feeding. Any advice please.

When treating with Apiguard does the entrance block have to be completely removed for ventilation?

Thanks for advice.

If i feed syrup for a week and then start Apiguard will this be suitable.

Have put a feeder on the hive after extracting 2 supers. Does feeding syrup have to be completed by the end of September? if so, will I have time to use Apiguard treatment?

After extracting 2 supers I found that the brood box was low on stores, I want to add a feeder of syrup to the colony. As it is also time to use Apiguard can this be delayed while the feeder is on.

Should i now feed syrup for winter or start Apiguard treatment?

Have just completed an inspection and found the brood box very full should I go to brood and a half due to the congestion in the brood box,

After clearing the supers should I start Varroa treatment now or should I start feeding for Winter stores.

Have extracted 2 supers and have the cappings and some honey left in the uncapping tray. Can this be returned to the hive placed in a feeder for the bees to clear the honey from the wax.

I have extracted 2 supers and returned the wet supers to the hive. After taking the supers off for winter storage should I treat for Varroa before using syrup for winter stores. Any advice please.

I have a spare super below the clearer board to prevent congestion when extracting 2 supers. When the supers are returned for the bees to clear the frames what do i do with the spare super below the clearer board. Any advice please,

I want to extract 2 supers this weekend. After returning the supers to the hive for the bees to clear them when can I start winter feeding and varroa treatment. Can i have a feeder on at the same time as Apiguard? Any advice please.

I want to extract 2 supers. Do I have to place an empty Super below the clearer board to clear the bees into or is there another way to do this. Any advice please'

I have a colony which seems to be low on stores (approx. 2 Frames ). This seems very low going into Winter. There are two full super frames on this hive. Should i leave a full super on for winter or can I feed syrup for winter stores? Any advice please.

Can someone please give me some advice as to which type of feeder to use for feeding syrup for winter stores.

I am leaving one full super on for Winter stores. Can I still use Apiguard for Varroa mites with the super in place. Thankyou.

After doing an inspection today I noticed quite a large amount of bees underneath the open mesh floor. This seems to have happened since the entrance block was reduced due to wasps. Any advice please.