Beekeeping Through the Eyes of a Biologist
I’m clearly in the “minimal chemical” camp, yet all my commercial buddies, without exception, depend upon “off label” use of agricultural miticides to keep their colonies alive. These are top-notch beekeepers, and I greatly respect them, learn from them, and have no problems with their methods. The reality is, they would all likely have gone… Read More »
Randy Oliver In the February issue of this Journal, I wrote about a fall trial that I performed with the new formic acid delivery method—Mite-Away Quick Strips (MAQSTM). I had been impressed by their efficacy and ease of use. Imagine my surprise and dismay when I received a couple of phone calls from beekeepers in… Read More »
Be sure to read “Oxalic Acid – Questions and Answers” and “The Learning Curve – Part 3“ before using oxalic acid. It is critical to apply it correctly, or you risk seriously harming your bees!” Important Note: the following proportions refer to common oxalic acid dihydrate (wood bleach). If you manage to get your hands… Read More »
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