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Mike asked:
Could you give details on how to use ApiLife?
I always experiment with a new product and did with Api life var.
Using less of a product is always legal but not more.
I used a full tablet on a group of hives and also 2/3 of a tablet on a group
of hives . Both had the same control but weather conditions were exactly as
recommended on the label.
Not over 90 F or under 54 F.
>.Do you need to use a rim on top of the hive to give space around the
product?
I do not believe a rim is neccessary
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I use migratory tops and simply broke the tablet into about four pieces and
placed on top of frames in the four corners. The bees try and remove (and do
in a strong hive) or propolis over.
>Were there negative effects on the bees or queens?
Absolutely none!
>How much time does the product take to administer?
I would say about 30 seconds a hive if lids are off. I cut a slit in the
package with a knife., break the thymol into four pieces , place each piece
on top of frames in each of the four corners of the top box and then deposit
the package in a MT 5 gallon bucket.
The drawback with Api Life var is having to treat three times at 7-10 day
intervals.
A large percentage of my hives are not treated and testing guides the
decision to treat or not and when.
I believe waiting to treat after the weather gets cold would be a problem
with Api Life var exactly the same as trying to use menthol (crystals) too
late in the season.
I also believe not keeping the proper timing between treatments to be a
problem but have never done testing to see how improper timing effects
control or use in adverse weather conditions effect control.
Maybe only me but I would wear gloves when handling and would keep the MT
packages outside of the truck cab as the smell of fresh tymol is not
pleasant to smell.
Bob
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