Cussword
Drone Bee
- Joined
- Jun 13, 2014
- Messages
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- Location
- Fylde Coast, Lancashire
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- Still just the 1
As above, I want some for if/when I get a swarm.
Throw away the premixed stuff buy oxalic crystals and a jeweller's scale and mix as and when required (probably a lot cheaper in the long run
Is that good advice for a beginner? Surely a beginner doesnt want to risk gettjng the mix wrong & killing their bees. Why not buy the premixed oxalic & keep it in the fridge, surely it will last a couple of months? I was told if it starts to go yellow bin it, if clear it is ok is that right?
Thanks to all. I was aware that I could mix my own, I'd found the recipe using the search function. I do have scales that will measure from 1 gram.
I only asked, as this Spring I will need only 50ml that I can buy premixed on *bay for £2.99.
Just trying to save a shilling.
can I ask why you ae using OA in the spring (or is this for your swarm scenario)
Yes, I'm hoping to start this season with a swarm. As their health would be an unknown factor, & there will be no brood, I thought an Oxalic treatment would be a fairly good start.
Is this wrong?
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