In their recent study, the Univesity of GA determined that varroa mite loads in small cell colonies compared with conventional cell weren't significantly different.
small cell mite loads
In their recent study, the Univesity of GA determined that varroa mite loads in small cell colonies compared with conventional cell weren't significantly different.
Dan www.boogerhillbee.com
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards
I might add that even the small cell supporters wouldn't claim that small cell eliminates mites entirely but that it maintains them at a more tolerable level.Originally Posted by kingofbees
Dan www.boogerhillbee.com
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards
Since I first posted this thread I've decided to treat with Apiguard. The hives with the highest mite counts got treated with powdered sugar a week before the Apiguard. The hive with a lower mite count only got Apiguard, and the hive with a very low mite count got no treatment. It will be a little experiment. Will do mite counts in 3 weeks.
Next year I may try Apilife Var....just for "var"iety.
-Judy
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