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When is it Too Late to do an OAV Treatment?

When is it too late to do an OAV treatment? Rusty Burlew gives tips for treating your hives any time of year.

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Varroa Treatments Explained
August 26, 2022 · · Health & Pests

Treatments to combat varroa vary. This article will help you start your quest to select the best varroa treatments for your apiary and management practices.

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Varroa Mite Treatments for a Healthy Hive
June 10, 2022 · · Health & Pests

Varroa mites are considered a universal problem. Fortunately, varroa mite treatment isn’t hard, you just have to be diligent.

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How to Manage Ants in a Beehive
May 9, 2022 · · Health & Pests

There is nothing quite like the sights and sounds of bees buzzing around, gathering pollen and nectar on a warm summer day. Summer and bees just seem to go together; unfortunately, so do summer and pests.

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How Often Should I Test for Varroa Mites?

It’s hard to recommend a schedule because the rate of reinfestation will vary depending on the number of hives—both managed and feral.

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When Should I Perform the First Mite Check and Treatment?

A key time for getting a jump on varroa is when the colony is broodless, since any mites present will be in a phoretic state rather than hiding inside capped brood.

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The Varroa Mite: Know Your Enemy

Add to Favorites By Josh Vaisman – Honey bees currently face three difficult challenges to their survival — a lack of quality nutrition, ubiquitous pesticides in the environment, and the …

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Can I Check Honey Supers While Treating with Formic Pro Mite Treatment?

I’m treating my hives with Formic Pro at this time. I know you shouldn’t manipulate the hive during treatment, but what about checking honey supers and adding or taking them away?

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Are Russian Honeybees More Resistant to Varroa and Tracheal Mites?
May 14, 2019 · · Ask the Expert

There is a mild form of resistance, NOT immunity. A colony of Russian honeybees will eventually perish to varroa mites if left unchecked.

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