Oxalic vaping.

[rossbyjove]

First year as a beekeeper.
So still finding my feet as it were.
I used Apiguard in the Autumn and it seemed to get rid of a lot of mites.
Just done my third Oxalic vape and checking the board the drop seems minimal, only a few dead ones.
Assuming there is no brood in there, can the colony be free of mites.
I do realise that they will return but just wondering if a hive is ever completely clear of mites , even for a brief period ?

 

[drex]

I do not think that there is any miticide that is 100% effective

 

[Erichalfbee]

just wondering if a hive is ever completely clear of mites , even for a brief period ?

No, never

 

[Rob H]

Anyone know if Bridge Cottage Bees website has been down for long? was wanting to check out their Gas Vap online but no sign of life and a couple of posts on their fb page asking to make contact. thanks

 

[pargyle]

Anyone know if Bridge Cottage Bees website has been down for long? was wanting to check out their Gas Vap online but no sign of life and a couple of posts on their fb page asking to make contact. thanks

Try Gas-Vap – keeping Bees Healthy ,portable oxalic acid vaporiser

I think he's changed his website but there is a link to his old one which works. Looks like a work in progress ...