chrisg
New Bee
- Joined
- Jun 3, 2010
- Messages
- 14
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- Location
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 1
Hi,
Still a beginner here.
First of all, going to treat bees with oxalic acid this week but need to source it.
Only have one hive at the moment, two come spring.
Can anyone recommend best place to buy it?
Also there is currently fondant slab on top of the brood box.
Is it OK to apply the acid whilst the bees are still feeding on the fondant?
Obviously it will be removed prior to application but can I put it back?
For some reason I read that once bees have been treated with the acid, you shouldn't continue to feed the bees.
Any advice on this would be appreciated.
Regards
Chris G
Still a beginner here.
First of all, going to treat bees with oxalic acid this week but need to source it.
Only have one hive at the moment, two come spring.
Can anyone recommend best place to buy it?
Also there is currently fondant slab on top of the brood box.
Is it OK to apply the acid whilst the bees are still feeding on the fondant?
Obviously it will be removed prior to application but can I put it back?
For some reason I read that once bees have been treated with the acid, you shouldn't continue to feed the bees.
Any advice on this would be appreciated.
Regards
Chris G