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>>A much more effective manner is to place crisco/sugar patties in the hive
>>year round. But don't add any Terramycin. Something about the vegetable oil
>>discourages the tracheal mite from taking up house.
 
Mix one 3-lb can of vegetable shortening with one 5-lb bag granulated sugar.
 
NOTE: Be sure to use only 100% pure vegetable shortening. And use granulated
sugar, not powdered (confectioners) sugar.