Peter & All,
To clarify - the average control of varroa mites provided by Apiguard
treatments is 93%. Sometimes the figure is higher, sometimes lower, partly
dependent on temperature. We have sometimes seen efficacy of 70-75% in cool
conditions and 98-99% in warmer climes. The average is 93% control.
The brood studies we've performed do not indicate a problem with brood
mortality. This is a function of the formulation. Thymol alone can indeed do
severe damage to brood.
Max
Dr Max Watkins
Vita (Europe) Limited
21/23 Wote Street
Basingstoke
Hampshire RG21 7NE
UK
Tel.: +44 (0) 1256 473177
Fax: +44 (0) 1256 473179
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
web: http://www.vita-europe.com
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info ---
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::