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Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 13:41:35 +0100
To: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology
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From: Dr Max Watkins <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Effects of Bayvarol and Apistan on Acarine
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Hi Tom,
In message <[log in to unmask]>, Computer Software
Solutions Ltd <[log in to unmask]> writes
>Hello All
>...
>What effects if any has the use of Bayvarol and Apistan on the Acarine mite
>- acarapis woodi?
Neither product has any real effect on Acarapis; you need to use a
vapour-producing treatment.
>
>He is presently putting Bayvarol strips into some of his hives to
>combat acarine. He does not yet have varroa. I heard that it is not
>advisable to use a varroa treatment when varroa is not present, and
>told him so.
>
Yes, I agree. Why waste money treating if there's nothing to treat? Even
if there are 1 or 2 mites why treat? Eventually you may need to but
until it's at a threatening population level, why bother?
>He is also putting methylsalicylate into his hives ...
>
No comment, except it's dangerous and illegal.
--
Dr Max Watkins
Director, Vita (Europe) Limited, UK
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