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It has occurred to me, but I have not tried it, that it would be a good idea
to remove and destroy the first comb of sealed brood. The reason for this is
that the swarm will have left most varroa mites behind.  The few they have
brought with them will be desperate to breed and will occupy the first
available brood.

You could hive the bees on foundation and then treat immediately.  That way
the mites will still be on the bees, not sealed in cells, and thymol or
oxalic acid will work very well.

Peter Edwards
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www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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