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Dick Allen <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:11:31 -0400
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>Mix correctly and will work for varroa kill but under and over dosing are
real.

Most people with a calculator or even a pencil and restuarant napkin can come with the the same
dosage using Mavrik versus Apsitan strips. However, I think, it goes a bit deeper than simply
mixing correctly. Aren’t the strips formulated to slowly release fluvalinate at a constant rate for a
given period of time? Mavrik solutions, as I understand, dissipate quickly resulting in varroa being
exposed to lower concentrations. The fix--increase the concentration.  I don’t know how many
‘big guys’ use it. I hope it isn’t all that widespread, but still.....

Regards,
Dick Allen (not to be confused with Allen Dick)

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