One more, at least for California:
6. Start colonies fresh each season with new queens.
On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 6:34 PM, randy oliver <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> >Could you give us a short list of specific ways to do so?
>>
>
> 1. Keep varroa levels down all year.
> 2. Maintain good colony nutrition all year.
> 3. Control EFB if necessary.
> 4. If the above are followed, control of nosema does not appear to be too
> important in mild winter areas. Likely more important in cold winter areas.
> 5. Minimize exposure to pesticides (especially insecticides) and do not
> use miticides that leave persistent residues in the combs.
>
>
>
> --
> Randy Oliver
> Grass Valley, CA
> www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
>
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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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