msillence
New Bee
- Joined
- Feb 22, 2011
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- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 1
Hi,
I had a low drop rate before winter and thought I'd try just dusting the bees with icing sugar. I see in the Bbka and at our recent talk from a bee inspector only chemical treatments work and doom for all else.
Is it just too labour intensive for most people? Or does it really not work?
Has anyone been doing it for more than a few years with success? How often do you dust? Any magic formula? I've read some people use a mix with flower.
Thanks,
M
I had a low drop rate before winter and thought I'd try just dusting the bees with icing sugar. I see in the Bbka and at our recent talk from a bee inspector only chemical treatments work and doom for all else.
Is it just too labour intensive for most people? Or does it really not work?
Has anyone been doing it for more than a few years with success? How often do you dust? Any magic formula? I've read some people use a mix with flower.
Thanks,
M