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Re: Honey Bee Vacations
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Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:20:16 -0400
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>I'm surprised that many are still using Apistan and Checkmite, to which
mites in many areas are quite resistant!


 True and I am not a fan of checkmite. The key with varroa is to keep knocking the mites back.
Rotating treatments and using a control when levels rise seems what is working.

Four treatments a year is not unusual now.

I remember the list decided splitting did not reduce varroa levels but I am not convinced.

Take half the hive away and treat seems to be working for many.


bob

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