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Re: Beetles, and lots of them!
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Peter Loring Borst <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:38:19 -0400
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> just soaking a couple of folded paper towels and placing them in the tray under the SBB.  Really easy and no need to open the hive.

I have never heard of applying formic _below_ the brood. I have always thought that it should be applied _above_ the brood as it tends to sink. To me, opening the hive is not that big of a deal, especially to save their lives.

PLB

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