> FWIW, I declared my fall and winter OA treatments last year to be a
> failure regardless of the number dropped, after finding higher than
> expected varroa at the end of August this past summer.  I threw in the
> towel and used Apivar last fall.
>

Add another who shifted for the same reason, but I to Formic acid, the
technique posted by Allen on his site (65% on drylock (sp?) pads).  Worked
fine, as they are still going strong compared to many around me.

However, I do intend to use OA in the spring for a quick drop, if needed.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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