Overwintered Nucs - Episode 6 - Treating for Mites

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[SB-tfde]

Hello from Seattle Washington area. Im planning to get my first 2 nucs soon (April 16th is the earliest for this location). Should I use Apivar as preventative measure for my new nucs or should I wait till autumn? Thanks

[russdean]

Does the apivar taint the bare frames of foundation. (Un-drawn foundation)

[iainhattersley]

Hi, I’m just wondering how to manage our frames and foundation with apivar. We have 5 Langstroth jumbo hives and this doesn’t create a problem when using apivar strips because we never use the jumbo frames for our own honey. Now we’re going to try Langstroth deeps for brood but when doing a demaree swarm control the brood frames will end up at the top of the hive and as the bees emerge and move down these frames will then be backfilled with honey. It’s my understanding that this honey cannot be used for human consumption. How does black mountain manage this. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.

[bluelab]

I got Apiguard and kind of wish I'd gone a different route. Have to use an eek and put 2 trays in 2 weeks apart. We live and learn. I know what I'll be using next year

[angelacraig]

Hello

New beek here, I’ve just rescued my first swarm, (June). Currently have them in a nuc. Can I treat them now for varroa? Tia

Ps I should have said, I’m aiming to move them into a brood box within the next few days.

[angelamitchell]

Do you change from apivar strips every 2nd year?

[donnawatts]

You say this is the treatment for the year. Would you not use oxalic acid in mid winter?