(1) A beefriend wants to know how to use the subject-line
chemicals to control T- and V-mites in honeybees.
Specifically, how does one cut the material in water
and how is the resultant applied?
I repeat: this query is NOT mine but posed by a friend.
 
(2) New topic: I use the standard Apistan strips for Varroa
treatment and a veggie-oil staturated paper towel for
tracheal treatment--have NEVER used  recommended menthol
crystals.
 
(3) Went into and came out of the winter with
14 strong hives. Of course, I Boardman-feed them going in
and coming out, still doing so right now, whether they need
the extra feed or not. Will discontinue any day now with the
approach of the honeyflow (black locust and tulip poplar),
1may to 1june.
 
###john iannuzzi phd
   ###beekeeper 37 years
      ###14 colonies w/ paisano honeybees
         ###historic ellicott city md usa (10 mi W balto)
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