swarm varroa treatment

[Cuckmere couple]

window of opportunity whilst broodless

whats best approach

i have searched posts for icing sugar method...is it easy and does it work?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Fine for decorating Christmas cakes - pointless for everything else

 

[Cuckmere couple]

lol

i also have some lactic acid solution which some of our local beeks advocate....not sure about that either

what would people recommend whilst the colony has no brood?

 

[blackcloud]

Fine for decorating Christmas cakes - pointless for everything else

Had good results with it-use a rolled up banknote -inhale sharply.......

Seriously have a look at http://scientificbeekeeping.com
He tries things from a scientific point of view.
Sugar dusting and drone trapping are two of his practical studies.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

what would people recommend whilst the colony has no brood?

Oxalic acid trickle

 

[blackcloud]

Whats the legal position if traces are found in honey sold?

 

[Beefriendly]

Whats the legal position if traces are found in honey sold?

It would be illegal if oxalic acid wasn't found in natural honey. Treated or untreated...

 

[Cuckmere couple]

i oxalic easy and effective then?

with brood?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

i oxalic easy and effective then?



with brood?

Trickling not very effective with brood. Especially as multiple doses are not recommended

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