Allan said: must confess that I knew its purpose, but have not used it as I didn't happen to have toothpicks handy
You really don't need toothpick or flavasticks, The other day, I treated hives with Apivar. I grabbed some twigs from a tree to use. It worked great.
I know a beekeeper buys Chinese BB skwers and cut them for use. It is very inexpensive.
Medhat
Dr. Medhat Nasr
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Pest Surveillance Branch
Crop Research and Extension
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