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On the subject of late season mite reinfestation, I just went through my
overwintered colonies and rather than wondering what went wrong I actually
had exceptionally good winter survival. I did mite washes in August and
needed treatment. I used thymol/Apiguard because I knew I was going to be
traveling and wanted a long lasting treatment. The first application
vaporized pretty quickly but the second application lingered on most hives
and I could see crystals on the cards in many hives when I opened them for
OA dribbles in December.
I wonder if the thymol did not give extended mite control via extended
release as the temperatures cooled off? As I dribbled in December I also
make a practice of adding a 2 inch rim, a sheet of newspaper, and a full
rim of dry granulated sugar for any hives that don't feel heavy or hives in
which I can see the cluster. I think the sugar adds insulation, acts as a
moisture sump, and the bees seem to really enjoy tunneling up into the
hardened sugar in early spring.
happy to share good news,
Bill Lord
Louisburg, NC
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