In a message dated 97-01-08 14:36:33 EST, you write: << Harry, > Apistan Strips 3 times a year is a little scarey. Bees do move > honey around from one location of the hive to another [brood chamber to > honey super]. I have had no losses to mites for past 2 years using > apistan strips, 1 application a year. Perhaps you could eliminate 1 or 2 > of your treatments? > Good luck, > > Alden Marshall > B-Line Apiaries > Hudson, NH We have a year round honey flow (just a lot slower in the winter) I do remove supers and treat half my yard at a time. I would rather not treat in july, But I have years ago, and other beekeepers do now, lose bees in july-august if they don't treat (strip). I have not lost bees to mites in 4 years. Varroa is bad here, tracheals have not been a problem for me. Harry Sweet N. California