Winter treatment

[Doey]

Hi quick question about winter treatment, due to bad weather today is the first chance I've got to vap my few hives and was wondering if one dose of oa was enough at this time of year or would I be better of doing 3 at 5 day apart.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Ian123]

I’ll think it depends very much on your bees and location, I found nucs last season not starting laying until into Feb. From previous years experience and indeed actually looking not guessing bigger hives the queen can start up the back end of this month. I’d do your single vape if there’s a massive drop you could repeat or do a couple in the spring if anything gives you a concern.