I have been noticing several DWV affected bees outside of my garden hives. Definitely HIGH mite levels. I cannot use Apistan, much less check-mite due to organic restrictions on the farm. ( I would not anyway). Dennis VonEnglethorp at EAS mentioned that bees with DWV at this stage of teh season are doomed. Can I treat with Formic? Or can I do Oxalic at five day intervals? Also, what volume (in tsp or Tbsp) does 2 grammes of Oxalic correspond to? Thanks. We are leaving for holiday on teh 28th, so I have to get on this. I have ten other hives at another location on the property, and will pull the remaining honey this week. Most are RR supers at this point. JK :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::