Apistan is used in detection and control of Varroa mites. Mann Lake recommends use of their Apistan early in spring or late fall. The Mann Lake DC665 Apistan strips should not be used during honey flow. An application rate of 1 strip for every 5 beehive frames is recommended. The 10-strip pack is suitable for beekeepers with a beehive or two only. For large apiaries, the 100-strip pack is more appropriate. However, right off the bat we'll say that while the Apistan strips can be effective in mite control, its side effects and lessening effectiveness over time make it hard to recommended compared to other mite control methods.
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Amipol T Prevention of Varroosis Review
The Amipol T Prevention of Varroosis is a treatment measure that works. The primary ingredients in the product make it possible to wipe out the harmful mites. The package comes in two options for your choice: 2 and 5 packs. Both boast the same ingredients and will work as expected.
Read More »Mann Lake DC301 Hop Guard Varroa Mite Treatment Review
The Mann Lake DC301 Hop Guard Varroa Mite Treatment comes from a reputed beekeeping supplies company. Mann Lake has an impressive array of quality products for both beginner and professional beekeepers. This treatment utilizes natural forming compounds from hops (from the hop plant) to control Varroa mites in your beehive. It can be applied several times in a year and does not harm bees. In this review we'll discuss its usage and how effective it is.
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Beekeeping supply companies offer beekeepers a variety of beehives for their apiaries. The Apimaye Insulated Nucleus Beehive is made to give beekeepers a long lasting beehive that works well. It takes into account developments in beekeeping and is built in the popular Langstroth design of beehive. This design gives you …
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The Apimaye Medium Inuslated Super for Langstroth Beehives is a standard ten frame Langroth sized super designed to provide an ideal habitation for your bees.
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The Apimaye 10 Frame Langstroth Insulated Bee Hive Set has been tailor-made with the needs of the user in mind. It boasts an array of features that have impressed many, beginners and pros alike.
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The varroa mite is similar to the tick you might have seen in livestock. As a matter of fact, they are close relatives. This mite has been devastating bee colonies for decades since it was first reported within the USA in 1980s. There are so many products and techniques that can be used to minimize or even eliminate the varroa mites. The use of miticides and other treatments has been on the rise, even though some beekeepers are still skeptical about chemical treatments. This can be justified since a lot of negative information is out there. However, it is important to note that chemical solutions are only used when deemed necessary and should be used with caution. Local regulations as well as information provided on labels should be adhered to. It is a lack of knowledge that causes most users to brush off a remedy even before they fully comprehend all it entails. Taktic Amitraz offers a chemical solution to the invasive varroa mites. Its main ingredient is the widely used Amitraz that works as a systemic acaricide targeting parasitic mites such as varroa mites.
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Acorn Beekeeping is a supplier of beekeeping equipment in the USA. The company also exports some of its products to other countries in the world. One of the best products from the company is its foundation sheets. The plastic foundation sheets from Acorn Beekeeping are popular among beekeepers. This is …
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Beehive frame grips such as the Pierce Beekeeping Precision Frame Gripper helps the beekeeper to have great control when handling beehive frames. Indeed, beehive frames are sometimes a delicate affair when being handled. Beekeepers have to be careful not to drop the frames and damage comb. Additionally, you have to …
Read More »Original Flow Hive Review – Pros, Cons and In Depth Analysis
In recent years, beekeeping has seen plenty of developments and advancements in both the equipment used and general practices. The Flow Hive is an advancement of the popular Langstroth beehive design. The Flow Hive design makes honey harvesting easy for beekeepers by allowing the honey to be harvested directly from the …
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