Thymol from Thyme

[ShinySideUp]

Apparently thymol is derived from the herb thyme, would putting pieces of thyme in the hive have a similar effect? Anyone tried it?

 

[For want of a better word]

Why?

Yeghes da

 

[ShinySideUp]

Isn't thymol used in Apiguard as a treatment for varroa?

 

[For want of a better word]

Isn't thymol used in Apiguard as a treatment for varroa?

Perhaps you could put some in with the rhubarb leaf?

Yeghes da

 

[thenovice]

Perhaps you could put some in with the rhubarb leaf?

Yeghes da

and ad some ants as well ;-).

what is being suggested is that there is a big difference between a source of and the actual concentrated chemical. Gelatin is made of pig skin but you can not make gummy bears by adding sugar to pigs ears...

 

[thenovice]

but by all means, add a few sprigs and monitor the mite drop but first run it through pubmed to see if it has not been tried before...

 

[domino]

Apparently thymol is derived from the herb thyme, would putting pieces of thyme in the hive have a similar effect? Anyone tried it?

At the concentrations to be effective I don't think putting thyme in a hive is going to help much tbh

 

[REDWOOD]

Bees are always on my thyme bush in the garden, they seem to really like it but I doubt the concentration levels are high enough to make a difference.

 

[Rock_Chick]

not quite of topic. I was advised to put on some Apiguard by my local bee inspector, I've never used it before and followed all instructions with floor slide in, 1 tray on brood frames eke in place. It was put on in the evening.
today all the bees are outside the hive on both my hives. is it a normal reaction to Apigrard ?

 

[drex]

Yes, can be

 

[user 6228]

is your thyme bush approved by the VMD

 

[Brigsy]

Especially if it's a warm day and the vapours are releasing well when the tray is fresh. I think it needs to be above 15c to be at best effectiveness. I may be a tad off with the temp.

 

[REDWOOD]

not quite of topic. I was advised to put on some Apiguard by my local bee inspector, I've never used it before and followed all instructions with floor slide in, 1 tray on brood frames eke in place. It was put on in the evening.
today all the bees are outside the hive on both my hives. is it a normal reaction to Apigrard ?

They Really hate the stuff, one of the reasons I don't use it anymore

 

[REDWOOD]

is your thyme bush approved by the VMD

I hope so it's a British variety or does it have to come from Italy