Why would you risk such a stress on your bee population with such strong
chemistry ?

 
Unfortunatly Don, some of the "theorys" around SHB don't apply everywhere.
Some areas are suffering heavily.  Right now as we go into  winter just
about every hive is loaded with 100+ beetles,  the majority of which are
strong healthy hives headed for pollination in almonds. They cluster inside
the bee cluster and winter there.  This level of beetles is a huge stress on
the hive as they are eating eggs and brood, as the hive tries to develop.  
Part of my plan is to get clean over winter,  and try some fresh techniques
next season.  With the current load Am in for probably another 10% loss
right off the bat,  and a late start into the season,  to be loaded with
beetles again.

My theory at the moment is Flumethrin is better than cumaphous and its
residues.


Charles

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