Dave W
09-05-2003, 10:25 AM
Greetings . . .
Here's some info I hope will help a NewBee!
GREASE PATTIES may be used instead of Menthol for control of Tracheal mites. Unlike Menthol, grease patties do NOT kill T-mites, just controls their population. Must be used all 12 months and may be used during nectar flow.
Source: http://members.tripod.com/~DARGUK/varroa.htm
GREASE PATTIES do NOT kill t-mites, even if your bees make it through winter, they will be "sick" enough from mite infection (Parasitic Mite Syndrome=PMS) that they have a difficult time developing into a strong colony.
Source: http://www.beekeeper.org/disease.html
GREASE PATTIES have the odor of older worker bees and when young bees feed on the patty, they smell "old". Should T-mites infest an older bee they cannot complete their reproduction cycle and die when the old bee dies. When a new worker bee emerges, T-mites seek her out to infest her. If T-mites are unable to identify the young bees, they cannot survive.
Source: Brushy Mtn Bee Farm Catalog, 2003, p40
GREASE PATTIES attract Small Hive Bettles and should NOT be used in infested areas.
Source: Brush Mtn Bee Farm Catalog, 2003, p40
GREASE PATTIES w/ WINTERGREEN oil and SALT seem to have an effect on BOTH Varroa and Tracheal mites during times when brood IS present, and has devastating results during broodless times of the year. Patties w/ WG oil and SALT increase mite drop 2 to 5 times as compared to regular Screened Bottom Board w/ NO treatment. Use on colony when (Varroa??) mite infestation is below 5% and continue for duration of season. When colony is already at "injury level", bees do not consume patty in sufficient quantities to reverse effect of mites and pathogens (PMS).
Source: http://rnoel.50megs.com/2000/part2.htm
Recipe #1 - (PLAIN) Mix 1 part vegetable shorting (Crisco) w/ 2 parts white granulated sugar. Most effective during spring and autumn. Patties are considered to be more effective in controlling mites in Ohio than Menthol.
Source: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2164.html
Recipe #2 - (PLAIN) Mix 1 lb Crisco shortening w/ 3 lbs of granulated sugar, divide into 12 equal portions and flatten into patties.
Source: Brushy Mtn Bee Farm Catalog, 2003, p40
Recipe #3 - (PLAIN w/ SALT) Mix 1-1/2 lbs of Crisco solid vegetable shortening w/ 4 lbs (2 qts) of sugar, 1/2 lb (2/3 cup) honey, 1/3 cup of MINERAL salt (orange/brown salt used to feed livestock, pulverize salt in blender). Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Form into approx 12 hamburger-size patties. OPTIONAL - Add 1.5 oz (3 tbs) of natural wintergreen oil when honey supers are NOT on hive.
Source: Beekeeping for Dummies, 2002, p187
Recipe #4 - (WINTERGREEN) Mix 4 cups sugar, 2 cups (1 lb) shortening and 4.8 cc (1tsp=4.93cc) wintergreen oil. Make into 8 oz patties and place one per colony above cluster, from Nov until April. Do NOT use wintergreen oil when honey supers are on hive.
Source: http://members.tripod.com/~DARGUK/varroa.htm
Recipe #5 - (WINTERGREEN and SALT) Mix 1-1/2 lbs od shortening, 4 lbs sugar, 1/4 to 1/3 cup of MINERAL salt (pink color), 1/2 lb honey, 3 tablespoons (45cc) of wintergreen oil. (Do NOT use wintergreen oil when honey supers are one hive).
Source: http://rnoel.50megs.com/2000/part2.htm
GREASE PATTIES w/ TERRAMYCIN are called "EXTENDER PATTIES" and are the most effective way to control foulbrood. Antibiotic extender patties offer the best method of applying Terramycin since they render a uniform dose of treatment over an extended period. "Ready-made" patties are available from Mann Lke Ltd. These "Terra-Patties" are made w/ the proper Terramycin registered for bees. Research has shown that the Terramycin stays at full strength for up to 6 months. Extender patties can be applied in fall to overwintering colonies or early spring. Best consumption attained when alternate feed is not present. Patties should be applied as early as possible before pollen or nectar flow and removed 14 days prior to honey flow.
Source: Mann Lake Catalog, 2003, p31
EXTENDER PATTY use has been sanction by FDA, no label has been approved. Patties can be prepared before active bee season. Contamination of honey is lower than dusting or using medicated syrup.
Source: The Hive and the Honey Bee, 1992, p1091
Recipe #6 - (w/ TERRAMYCIN) Mix thoroughly 1/3 lb (1-1/4 cups) powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons TM-25, 1/3 lb (3/4 cup) vegetable shortening. Place mixture between 2 pcs of waxed paper and press into patty. Lay on top-bars of brood nest. Can be used in March and October and eliminates the 3-weekly dustings of powdered Terramycin.
Source: http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/ythfacts/4h/beekeep/enemofb.htm
STORE grease patties in freezer. Press patties 3/8" thick before freezing. (My first batch was pressed to a thickness of approx 1/2". I found that they would not fit between the supers. I place mixture on waxed paper and lay 3/8" wood strips beside mixture. Roll-out w/ section of PVC pipe, using wood strips to maintain a thickness of 3/8". Cut patty w/ 5" diameter coffee can. Separate w/ waxed paper and freeze in Zip-Lock bags. DW)
(Do NOT apply frozen patty to broodnest, especially in winter??? DW)
REPLACE patties as soon as they are consumed.
(My first patty, w/salt-no wintergreen, placed 4/26, lasted until 5/21 - 25 days. Through summer, most are gone within 10-14 days. I dont know about winter. I have read they last from 1 to 3 months.
Good Luck!
Dave W
[This message has been edited by Dave W (edited September 05, 2003).]
[This message has been edited by Dave W (edited September 05, 2003).]
[This message has been edited by Dave W (edited September 05, 2003).]
Here's some info I hope will help a NewBee!
GREASE PATTIES may be used instead of Menthol for control of Tracheal mites. Unlike Menthol, grease patties do NOT kill T-mites, just controls their population. Must be used all 12 months and may be used during nectar flow.
Source: http://members.tripod.com/~DARGUK/varroa.htm
GREASE PATTIES do NOT kill t-mites, even if your bees make it through winter, they will be "sick" enough from mite infection (Parasitic Mite Syndrome=PMS) that they have a difficult time developing into a strong colony.
Source: http://www.beekeeper.org/disease.html
GREASE PATTIES have the odor of older worker bees and when young bees feed on the patty, they smell "old". Should T-mites infest an older bee they cannot complete their reproduction cycle and die when the old bee dies. When a new worker bee emerges, T-mites seek her out to infest her. If T-mites are unable to identify the young bees, they cannot survive.
Source: Brushy Mtn Bee Farm Catalog, 2003, p40
GREASE PATTIES attract Small Hive Bettles and should NOT be used in infested areas.
Source: Brush Mtn Bee Farm Catalog, 2003, p40
GREASE PATTIES w/ WINTERGREEN oil and SALT seem to have an effect on BOTH Varroa and Tracheal mites during times when brood IS present, and has devastating results during broodless times of the year. Patties w/ WG oil and SALT increase mite drop 2 to 5 times as compared to regular Screened Bottom Board w/ NO treatment. Use on colony when (Varroa??) mite infestation is below 5% and continue for duration of season. When colony is already at "injury level", bees do not consume patty in sufficient quantities to reverse effect of mites and pathogens (PMS).
Source: http://rnoel.50megs.com/2000/part2.htm
Recipe #1 - (PLAIN) Mix 1 part vegetable shorting (Crisco) w/ 2 parts white granulated sugar. Most effective during spring and autumn. Patties are considered to be more effective in controlling mites in Ohio than Menthol.
Source: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2164.html
Recipe #2 - (PLAIN) Mix 1 lb Crisco shortening w/ 3 lbs of granulated sugar, divide into 12 equal portions and flatten into patties.
Source: Brushy Mtn Bee Farm Catalog, 2003, p40
Recipe #3 - (PLAIN w/ SALT) Mix 1-1/2 lbs of Crisco solid vegetable shortening w/ 4 lbs (2 qts) of sugar, 1/2 lb (2/3 cup) honey, 1/3 cup of MINERAL salt (orange/brown salt used to feed livestock, pulverize salt in blender). Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Form into approx 12 hamburger-size patties. OPTIONAL - Add 1.5 oz (3 tbs) of natural wintergreen oil when honey supers are NOT on hive.
Source: Beekeeping for Dummies, 2002, p187
Recipe #4 - (WINTERGREEN) Mix 4 cups sugar, 2 cups (1 lb) shortening and 4.8 cc (1tsp=4.93cc) wintergreen oil. Make into 8 oz patties and place one per colony above cluster, from Nov until April. Do NOT use wintergreen oil when honey supers are on hive.
Source: http://members.tripod.com/~DARGUK/varroa.htm
Recipe #5 - (WINTERGREEN and SALT) Mix 1-1/2 lbs od shortening, 4 lbs sugar, 1/4 to 1/3 cup of MINERAL salt (pink color), 1/2 lb honey, 3 tablespoons (45cc) of wintergreen oil. (Do NOT use wintergreen oil when honey supers are one hive).
Source: http://rnoel.50megs.com/2000/part2.htm
GREASE PATTIES w/ TERRAMYCIN are called "EXTENDER PATTIES" and are the most effective way to control foulbrood. Antibiotic extender patties offer the best method of applying Terramycin since they render a uniform dose of treatment over an extended period. "Ready-made" patties are available from Mann Lke Ltd. These "Terra-Patties" are made w/ the proper Terramycin registered for bees. Research has shown that the Terramycin stays at full strength for up to 6 months. Extender patties can be applied in fall to overwintering colonies or early spring. Best consumption attained when alternate feed is not present. Patties should be applied as early as possible before pollen or nectar flow and removed 14 days prior to honey flow.
Source: Mann Lake Catalog, 2003, p31
EXTENDER PATTY use has been sanction by FDA, no label has been approved. Patties can be prepared before active bee season. Contamination of honey is lower than dusting or using medicated syrup.
Source: The Hive and the Honey Bee, 1992, p1091
Recipe #6 - (w/ TERRAMYCIN) Mix thoroughly 1/3 lb (1-1/4 cups) powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons TM-25, 1/3 lb (3/4 cup) vegetable shortening. Place mixture between 2 pcs of waxed paper and press into patty. Lay on top-bars of brood nest. Can be used in March and October and eliminates the 3-weekly dustings of powdered Terramycin.
Source: http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/ythfacts/4h/beekeep/enemofb.htm
STORE grease patties in freezer. Press patties 3/8" thick before freezing. (My first batch was pressed to a thickness of approx 1/2". I found that they would not fit between the supers. I place mixture on waxed paper and lay 3/8" wood strips beside mixture. Roll-out w/ section of PVC pipe, using wood strips to maintain a thickness of 3/8". Cut patty w/ 5" diameter coffee can. Separate w/ waxed paper and freeze in Zip-Lock bags. DW)
(Do NOT apply frozen patty to broodnest, especially in winter??? DW)
REPLACE patties as soon as they are consumed.
(My first patty, w/salt-no wintergreen, placed 4/26, lasted until 5/21 - 25 days. Through summer, most are gone within 10-14 days. I dont know about winter. I have read they last from 1 to 3 months.
Good Luck!
Dave W
[This message has been edited by Dave W (edited September 05, 2003).]
[This message has been edited by Dave W (edited September 05, 2003).]
[This message has been edited by Dave W (edited September 05, 2003).]