>>I'M IN ct. Not far from Long Island , NY where I assume you are. Treating
with OA, when there's no brood is elegant. I would be afraid to wet my bees
down at that time of year. 

I've used OA for the past 4 or 5 years with no ill effects.  Keep in mind, you are only applying a few ml per bee space.  The clusters keep warm and the bees eagerly clean themselves.  They don't get soaked.  The recommendation is to trickle when the temp is above freezing.  I pick a nice day because it's nicer for me. :)

Waldemar

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