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I am going into my second fall with my 2 hives. One hive died over the
winter from trachea mites due to my misapplication of menthol (didn't leave
it in long enough to evaporate completely) and the other hive did great. I
bought some package bees locally to replace the dead ones, and they have
done great. I am highly motivated to keep them all doing great!
I live near Atlanta, Georgia in the US. We have hot, humid summers. Right
now it is in the mid-80's (Faranheit) but could easily climb back into the
90's before things get more comfortable in October.
I have screened bottom boards on my hives. Should I place the menthol packs
on top of the brood frames, or on the bottom boards? I am also using grease
patties.
I am going to ask some locals, including the man that I purchased the bees
from, but I want some other opinions too!
Thanks in advance
Kathy Presley, no relation to Elvis
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