Requeening/ Apiguard

[sparklysally]

I have a few hives that need requeening via uniting with a nuc, and I was planning to do that in the next couple of weeks but suddenly realised that this will coincide with my Apiguard timings.

Would you unite colonies that are in the middle of being treated with Apiguard, or wait till the next month? I'm specifically concerned about the risk of the bees killing their new queen if disturbed by the presence of Apiguard in the hive.

Thanks.

 

[drex]

Unite now and then treat , in your original schedule, if worried about the queens. You will use half the number of tubs of Apiguard. Have used Apiguard for many years now, without any queen problems

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Unite now, treat in a couple of weeks - you're in London, not Siberia so it will still be warm enough