Milt Lathan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Plain & simple, in-city hive is boiling over with bees but the mite load (and DWV) has shot way up as well. But, the spring/summer flow has started in town - is there any safe treatment at this time? Try a cup of powdered sugar per brood chamber dusted between the frames in your brood chambers once a week for three or four weeks. Mike in LA --------------------------------- Be a chatter box. Enjoy free PC-to-PC calls with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---