Left over apiguard?

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malawi2854

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Hello,

I applied the required 2 packets of Apiguard 6 weeks ago, but today, it still hasn't all "disappeared"?

I appreciate that I put the Apiguard in a bit late... but is it usual for some Apiguard to be left over?
I decided to remove it today, even though it wasn't all gone.

In future, should I just leave it on there until it vanishes?

The picture below shows how much was left (just about!)...
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Some bees clean it all out (I take it as a good trait when they do), some don't.

So long as you have followed the packet instructions, it will be ok.
I would take it out if it has been in there for the 2 week period.
Let the bees get on with normal winter preperations.
 
Some bees remove it all most don't. Looks fine to me.

As long as it was on the required time just remove it what ever.
 
Did you apply both treatments at the same time six weeks ago?
 
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