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I've not done the sugar roll because I never see mites on the sticky board. Maybe I am making false assumptions on that. I will do a sugar roll and see how it goes. Thanks.

I put them on yesterday as a precaution. I'll report back if things get better. Thanks.

I am a newbee beekeeper and in September I noticed a lot of dead drones, which I expected since the workers throw them out. In the past 10 days though I am noticing a much greater number of dead...

I found this:

http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-additives/specs/Monograph1/Additive-151.pdf

which says it's insoluble in water. However, I think there is a difference between DE for pools and...

When I set up the hive I did do that, but I have not checked since to see if the hive has settled. I will put a level on the cover tonight. Thanks for the reminder.

Thanks also to all the...

Thanks for the reply. Well, my intention of applying the diatomaceous earth in the method I am proposing is to do exactly what you mentioned--break the life cycle. Are the larvae really going to...

Thank you you for the advice.

LOL. Well, I heard that the larvae can crawl quite some ways away from the hive.

My two backyard hives have SHB. I use traps but the problem persists, although minor. So I am thinking that perhaps I can augment the traps by using Diatomaceous Earth around the hive, but use...

Mark, thanks, this is an interesting idea. If you are happy with it I would be thankful for pictures at some point.

David, I have some styrofoam left over from a purchase, I will try that.

Hi, I am new to the forum. I have two backyard hives and I live in SE PA where the weather is fairly humid. This is my first year with hives. The hives are 8 frame standard issue, with screened...