aaron asks:
> although I have no idea what would be the proper volume of oxalix/sugar 
> syrup to use.

The usual mix  ( in archives ) used in fall. I have used OA on package bees 
as well as sucracide mix.

I think the process helps and easy to do. The Aussies recommend dunking each 
package in water before releasing. A process I have considered but rejected 
as uneccessary. Done mainly for ease of installation and to help prevent 
drifting. I imagine those which use the practice could add OA or succricide 
without a problem.

I drive through the yard with the package bees on a pallet and sit each 
package on a hive then treat while on the lid. Pull the lid and install the 
package after the succricideb (OA)  has ran out.

I keep my bees on four way pallets and install packages late in the day but 
always get some drift. I equalize by taking frames of bees and shaking into 
hives short on bees before the queens are released. can be a pain but goes 
pretty fast.

bob 

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