My nuc has some varroa

[deemann1]

Well I got my first ow nuc today queen clipped and marked I have put them out to the selected spot on top of my national hive ,I was very excited to get them .
The guy I got them off is a 3rd generation bee keeper and has told me they have a touch of varroa .what should I do to control this mite
Any feedback appreciated

 

[Millet]

A oxcalic acid Vaporizer is your best friend, have a read through the forum via the search facility.

 

[masterBK]

Not sure I would recommend a vaporiser for newby beekeeper with just a single nucleus

 

[Robbo8916]

Nevermind. I read the post again.

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Not sure I would recommend a vaporiser for newby beekeeper with just a single nucleus

If he/she expands into a successful colony and this expands into more colonies it'll come in handy. If things go pear shaped it'll sell on ebay or a beekeeping auction.

 

[Anduril]

You may find this useful https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&s...CDInIxzbkENwvbINQ&sig2=mj_USo-xM3xS8GRGyYlTtQ

 

[deemann1]

Thanks for the replys

 

[Millet]

Not sure I would recommend a vaporiser for newby beekeeper with just a single nucleus

I bought one as a newbie and i am still a newbie and i do just fine with my vaporizer, all it takes is a bit of reading on the forum to get your head around things.

 

[beeno]

Hi deemann, I am with the masterBK on this one for safety reasons. Your 3rd generation beekeeper should have treated before he sold you the nuc if there is a varroa problem. All colonies have some varroa, so ask him how much of a problem it is and what treatment he recommends. Perhaps he could assist in treating them for you?

 

[Millet]

Hi deemann, I am with the masterBK on this one for safety reasons. Your 3rd generation beekeeper should have treated before he sold you the nuc if there is a varroa problem. All colonies have some varroa, so ask him how much of a problem it is and what treatment he recommends. Perhaps he could assist in treating them for you?

I do not see a safety issue with a vaporizer, i think a lot of folk go a little over the top at times, i am onto my 3rd season with the same Queen and yes i'm still alive to type this now, i have vaped many times over the past two years with no problems at all apart from murdering the odd Varroa mite, a bit of reading and common sense goes a long way.
In my first year with a Nuc i used a Apilife-Var for Autumn treatment and the amount of dead brood i was finding was not nice for me, since using the vaporizer i have had nothing like that happen.

 

[Swarm]

Sensible reply from beeno, he is probably the best person to help and/or advise you. I doubt he has given you something riddled with the pest so when you transfer the frames to your new hive, have a good look over the bees on the frame. If you see any with shrivelled wings you have an immediate problem that needs sorting. If you visibly spot mites on bees, you need to sort the problem. If all looks fine, I'd not worry but keep an eye as they expand. Enjoy your bees. In the meantime, have a chat with your supplier and ask him to explain 'a touch of varroa'.