Apiguard with supers in place.....

[Scammell]

Well looks like I have managed to get three strong hives this far which to my mind isn't too bad for a guy that only got started this year.
Have to say it would not have been possible without the help of this group and in particular B+ who has been a great help and the saviour of my original hive.
The situation is currently that I have 3 hives with full brood boxes, Brood in all stages and good stores. On top of these I have a full super on each which I plan to leave on for the bees as winter food stock. I have no interest at this time in harvesting any Honey for ourselves.
I am now at the point of using Apiguard in the hives for control of varroa.
The question is where do I put it and do I keep the supers on top or place below...
I know it is meant to go above the brood frames but is this still the case if a full super is left in place above? Should it be placed above the super in this case?
I look forward to your views in due course..
Thank you

 

[Erichalfbee]

http://www.vita-europe.com/wp-content/uploads/Apiguard.pdf
There is everything you need here in these FAQs
Super on top and Apiguard between it and the brood box. But the caveat is that the treatment may not be as effective in the extra space

 

[Scammell]

http://www.vita-europe.com/wp-content/uploads/Apiguard.pdf
There is everything you need here in these FAQs
Super on top and Apiguard between it and the brood box. But the caveat is that the treatment may not be as effective in the extra space

Thank you.... I read that and totally missed that section... Doh!!

 

[B+.]

Thank you.... I read that and totally missed that section... Doh!!

It must have been that thick, bushy beard getting in your way

 

[Scammell]

It must have been that thick, bushy beard getting in your way

You might just be right.... The bees sure do seem to like it but happy to report that they like it less and less these days..
Nice to see you... How was your holiday?

 

[B+.]

You might just be right.... The bees sure do seem to like it but happy to report that they like it less and less these days..
Nice to see you... How was your holiday?

I stayed in a place called St. Abbs near Eyemouth so it was quite a long drive (340 miles). very relaxing. I managed to visit Flodden (the site of the battle) which is something I have wanted to do for a long time.
Glad to hear that the bees are doing well.