Varroa mites are perhaps the most common pest devastating honey bee colonies within the US and beyond. The mite is a close relative to ticks common in livestock. This can explain why it is treated using similar products. Oxalic acid is particularly one of the products that have been tested and proven to work when it comes to the treatment of varroosis. It is an acaricide that is usually applied through three different techniques of treatment: spraying, trickling, and evaporation. It is generally effective in combating the varroa mites and is also tolerable to the honey bees. Oxalic Acid Pure Powder is a special formulation meant for the treatment of varroa mites. It helps in the elimination of other parasites found in the inter-frame space as well.
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Mann Lake HK160 Basic Beekeeping Starter Kit Review
Information is power as they say and this definitely applies to beekeeping. Even before you begin to gather your beekeeping gear and components, soak yourself with all that needs to be learned about beekeeping. This is an enterprise that is geographical in nature. Where you set up your venture will …
Read More »Harvest Lane Honey 2 Frame Metal Honey Extractor Review
You can use the Harvest Lane Honey 2 Frame Metal Honey Extractor to simplify the process of extracting your honey. This extractor is manufactured from food grade stainless steel material that is easy to clean, and other metallic components.
Read More »Apivar vs Apiguard Comparison Review
Varroa mite control in beekeeping is important to prevent losses and colony collapse. The Varroa mite attacks both adult bees and brood, though they tend to prefer the brood of drone bees. Left unchecked, Varroa mites will prey on worker bee brood as well. Beekeepers have a number of options to use in controlling honey bee mites. This article compares two popular mite control methods - Apivar vs Apiguard. There are various companies manufacturing and selling Apivar and Apiguard under varying trade names.
Read More »GoodLand Bee Supply GL-2B1SK-ER Double Deep Box Beehive Kit Review
GoodLand Bee Supply is a subsidiary of Toolmart®. They are known for their high quality beekeeping supplies including protective gear, honey extractors, tools and beehives. The GL-2B1 SK-ER beekeeping double deep box beehive kit is a complete beehive kit sold by GoodLand Bee Supply. In the beekeeping industry, GoodLand Bee …
Read More »Apistan vs Apivar Comparison Review
This article compares Apistan vs Apivar - how they work, their effectiveness and suitability among other things. The similarities and differences between the two miticides are also detailed in this article. It will help beekeepers make the right choices about miticides for use in their apiaries. Additionally, this article helps beekeepers avoid causing miticide resistance in Varroa mites.
Read More »Humble Bee 312 Polycotton Beekeeping Jacket Review
Humble Bee is a prolific manufacturer of beekeeping equipment. The company’s products are generally popular due to their good quality and long life. For your protection from bee stings, the company offers you the Humble Bee 312 polycotton beekeeping jacket with a square veil. In this review, we’ll let you …
Read More »Mann Lake WW751 8 Frame Garden Hivery Cover Review
The Mann Lake WW751 hivery cover is comprised of copper, which provides great protection for your hive even in the worst of weather conditions.
Read More »Goodland Bee Supply GL2STACK Brood Box Beehive Kit Review
Your beekeeping journey is best started with high quality equipment. It prevents frustrations that arise and discourage you from continuing beekeeping. The Goodland Bee Supply GL2STACK brood box beehive kit is a high quality equipment set you can use when starting your apiary or expanding the beekeeping operation. It consists …
Read More »Mann Lake HK110 Basic Beekeeping Starter Kit Review
Beekeeping is particularly one of those ventures that require preliminary planning prior to a full engagement. Your safety as well as that of relatives and neighbors is a key consideration not to mention the beekeeping gear and equipment: bee suit, beehive, smoker, and many others. The Mann Lake HK110 Basic …
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