Aaron Morris wrote:

> > Did you treat for tracheal mites?
>
> No treatments other than purchasing "resistant" stock/queens.
>
> /Aa

Why not ordinary fat patties?  Once in Autumn (the Fall) and once during
preparation for pollination.They are simple to make up and effective. We
mix up 25 kg vege-fat to 175kg sugar and add 25kg jam (discard
ex-factory) to bind. No waxpaper needed, the bees take it and the fat
spreads slowly and continuously. On top of the t-mite reduction, the
sugar is used by the bees to feed on = less stress again.

We have noticed the paper-towel hygene test also relates to patties: If
not taken within a week ... write a cross on the front. They won't make
it six months!


Robert Post