Varroa control

[New Bee 2]

Hello!

I've tried treating with Hiveclean for the past 3 weeks ... ok results but still a hefty mite drop. Saw an article on Apivar. I recognise its status is 'questionable' in UK but wondered if anyone knew a reliable source to purchase it from .. either UK / EU ??

 

[Friar Tuck]

i would go with apiguard. just type it in google but be carful not to taint your honey !!

 

[Hivemaker.]

http://www.bridgevets.com/

 

[New Bee 2]

Great .. thank you !

 

[greatbritishhoney]

New bee - if you are getting a hefty mite drop with hive clean then that shows its working.
Before you treat with anything else I'd leave the hive untreated for a week and see what kind of mite drop you get then.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Hello!

I Saw an article on Apivar. I recognise its status is 'questionable' in UK but wondered if anyone knew a reliable source to purchase it from .. either UK / EU ??

I think you have to be very careful with Apivar - in some areas the mites have built up a resistance to it and using it only makes them more resistant. In some areas it's OK but others a definite no no - Check with your local bee officer