Last year I used Apistan in my hives in the fall for 30 days to treat
for varroa.  However, in the spring I had problems with weak hives and
I noticed that several of the weaker hives had serious varroa infesta-
tions.  I used Apistan this past fall for 40 days and my question to the
list is, how many beekeepers use Apistan again in the spring?  I would
like to avoid as much as possible using medications in my hives, but it
would be nice to have a crop this year as well.  I am in Northern
Illinois so I would consider applying the Apistan in April.  Thanks.
Matt Ter Molen.  [log in to unmask]