Craftypint
New Bee
I completed 6 weeks of Apiguard treatment on 28th Sept but there was still quite a lot left crystalised in the tray. I spread that over the top bars as suggested on here.
I put a varroa board under the hive on Monday and after 2 days I can count 100+ dropped mites. From what I've searched and read this seems far too high so. Should I treat asap and if so, what is the best option?
As to the general state of the hive, as far as I can tell not having seen any other hives, I have plenty of bees and they're very active whenever the weather warms up a bit, plenty of yellow/golden pollen on those returning this afternoon.
I put a varroa board under the hive on Monday and after 2 days I can count 100+ dropped mites. From what I've searched and read this seems far too high so. Should I treat asap and if so, what is the best option?
As to the general state of the hive, as far as I can tell not having seen any other hives, I have plenty of bees and they're very active whenever the weather warms up a bit, plenty of yellow/golden pollen on those returning this afternoon.