Bee Pest and Parasite Treatments

Hive beetles are capable of causing a lot of destruction in beehives, resulting in massive losses on the part of the beekeeper. The beetles can cause your honeybee colony to get weak and swarm away from the beehive. As a beginner, you should want to know how to get rid of hive beetles, in the event that you are ever plagued with the pests. It will no doubt relieve stress on your honeybees and ensure a more fruitful beekeeping experience. You can prevent hive beetles from infesting your beehive using integrated pest management methods in a beehive. When these fail and your apiary suffers a hive beetle infestation, then it is time to take active measures to help your bees fight the invasion. These pests are generally classified into small hive beetles and large hive beetles.

Honey bee colonies are susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases. Mites represent one of the biggest threats around the world, with different mite species parasitizing different bee species. One species of mite that parasitizes the honey bee is the Tropilaelaps mite. This mite, unlike other species, has received very little attention because it is less common and has been mainly found in Asia. However, today they are gaining attention as they have become a threat all over the world. This article sheds light on this parasitic mite and also explores Tropilaelaps mite treatment in beekeeping.

Beekeepers use various methods to control mites in their beehives and apiaries. With more inclination towards natural Varroa mite control, substances such as oxalic acid are finding increased use and acceptance as miticides. In this article, you will receive insights into treating Varroa mites with an oxalic acid fogger.

Every living animal in nature has an enemy. The honey bee is no exception. It has its share of pests, parasites and predators that attempt through every means possible to invade their territory. Humans have contributed greatly to the increase in honey bee pests and parasites. This has come about …

Controlling Varroa mites is done using both commercial and homemade products. It is important to ensure you do not incur losses due to Varroa mite infestation. Using homemade Varroa mite treatment alternatives are just as effective as using commercially produced products sold through various outlets. This article will guide you on how to successfully use homemade solutions to gain back control of your apiary. If you have been struggling with Varroa mite control and are looking towards homemade treatments, then this article is for you.

Fluvalinate is a synthetic pyrethroid that is commonly used in the control of Varroa mites in bees. Fluvalinate is sold under varying brand names and is one of the first pesticides to be registered with the EPA for the control of Varroa mites in the United States. It may be applied in form of strips or other preparations. The Fluvalinate Mite Killing Pest Control Varroa Strip® comes in packages of 20 yellow colored plastic strips. No license is required to purchase and use these strips as the pesticide (Fluvalinate) is already licensed. This article looks at using Fluvalinate for Varroa mite treatment and the benefits it gives you in your beekeeping operation.