Beekeepers have a number of competing products for Varroa mite control in their apiaries. Apivar ismanufactured and sold by various beekeeping supplies companies promise to rid beehives of mites in a short period of time. Apistan and derivatives are also in the mite control niche. This article compares Apistan vs …
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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 …
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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 …
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Varroa mites are parasites that attack honeybees and their brood. They suck the fat from bees and may transmit RNA viruses to bees in the process. The Mann Lake DC301 Hop Guard Varroa Mite Treatment is a natural control method for Varroa mites. Significant infestations of your beehive by Varroa …
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Beekeepers must be wary of a number of threats that may affect their honeybee colonies. Mann Lake has a solution for wax moths and other honeybee pests in the products they offer to beekeepers. The Mann Lake DC130 Wax Moth Control comes in a one pound canister that Mann Lake …
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A bee colony by nature is self-sufficient. Bees have survived many generations in the wild (and still do) long before humans discovered their value. They have learned to prepare for all seasons and that is the reason honey is stored in the combs. This honey is set aside for consumption …
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Mann Lake is a beekeeping supply company with quite a reputation in the beekeeping industry. The company produces beekeeping products including protective wear, mite control products and uncapping tanks. The Mann Lake HK210 Complete Honey Super Kit is a hive kit that serves as an addition to your beehive. The …
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The Mann Lake HH160 Hand Extractor is a stainless steel tangential honey extractor. It is built by Mann Lake, a reputable beekeeping supplies company based in the USA. This employee owned company has quite a footprint in the beekeeping industry. Its numerous beekeeping products are used the world over by …
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Mite control is a major concern for every beekeeper. The Mann Lake DC-799 Apivar is an efficient way to control mites in your apiary. It is an in-hive method of mite control for beekeepers. It is made by Mann Lake, a trusted supplier of beekeeping supplies. Mann Lake has a …
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The Mann Lake CV365 Waterproof Weathertek Pollinator Jacket with Veil features good quality material and construction. It is weatherproofed to allow you work on your apiary even in rainy weather. This alone makes it stand out among the plethora of beekeeping protective gear available. About the Mann Lake CV365 Waterproof Weathertek …
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