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Tracheal mite signs - how best to treat?

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#1 ·
Help! Both hives are showing signs of tracheal mites. Do I apply greese patties right away? Do I use the menthol crystals or treat with Apiguard/Hopguard?

Thanks for any advice. Remember I live in San Diego, CA and we are still having very warm weather.

-Lori
 
#10 ·
Not sure what MAQ's is...maybe you can clarify for me?

FYI, one hive that has these symptoms was barren of brood at the end of July and re-queened. Wouldn't the varroa mites be less in this hive due to this occurrence?


We have short winters. I will feed grease patties and essential oils in sugar syrup. Hopefully this helps. If not, and the hives don't make it, I can try again next Spring.

-Lori
 
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