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Re: SHB control
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Michael Palmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 26 Oct 2005 20:05:32 -0400
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>Control of the small hive beetle.


Someone recently told me of a SHB control. One 6" piece of PVC, with cap
glued on one end.
4 - i/4" holes drilled near other end. Fill 1/2 with apple cider, place cap
on other end. Stand on end in hive. SHBs enter pipe, and drown. Anybody
tried this?
Mike


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