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That's what I wanted to hear. Firstly, it is a LOT easier to get them into
the top and removal as well. Secondly, it reduces the cost. I have some
smaller colonies that will be wintered in 1 box. 2 Apistan there, too?
Thanks, Paul, for your comments.
At 09:33 AM 8/22/96 -0700, you wrote:
> Eric,
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> Having your bees down to two supers for winter prep, I would not
> recommend 4 strips of Apistan in the top super. I think 4 strips would
> not give you anymore varroa control than just two. You could get away
> very well with placing two strips in the top super (appropriately spaced
> in the cluster). Why?
>
> Although the colony will be very crowded during this fall application, a
> fair number of bees will vacate the hive over the course of the 45 day
> treatment. The temperature regime in Alberta at this time still ensures
> considerable bee activity inside the hive, ensuring good dispersal and
> distribution of the fluvalinate during the application period. At the
> same time, brood will dwindle rapidly and by the time you are ready to
> pull the strips out (I trust you are one of those conscientious
> operators that does NOT leave the strips in all winter!), the little bit
> of brood that is still there if any, is in the top super anyhow.
>
> Paul van Westendorp [log in to unmask]
> Provincial Apiarist
> British Columbia
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>
Eric Abell
Gibbons, Alberta Canada
(403) 998 3143
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