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And Varroa destructor mites. If Beewise can figure a simple but effective method for eradicating them from the hive, they will solve one of the biggest stresso
by hcrisp 5y ago
And Varroa destructor mites. If Beewise can figure a simple but effective method for eradicating them from the hive, they will solve one of the biggest stressors on bees. Beekeeping, as has been said, is really pest management.
- plasticchris 5y agoThese can be killed easily with vaporized oxalic acid in two treatments spaced a week apart (iirc, dad keeps bees not me). This pretty much eliminated any hive loss for years now, and we’re convinced this is the fix for colony collapse disorder (at least in our area).