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Re: mite protocol
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Charles Linder <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 1 Jun 2015 13:38:29 -0500
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After reading the fine print: "Oxalic acid vapors only kill the mites that are on the bees (phoretic,) not in the brood." you mite want to consider formic acid.

80% of the mites are in the brood, so you should not anticipate stellar results with oxalic acid at this time of the year.

100% agreed,  I have even tried treating every 5 days for 4 treatments,  and am disappointed at the results with Vapors.   

I treat when broodless and have great success then.

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