- I have reluctantly finished 4 of the hives treatnent with Api-Var. While I would like to treat the bees "naturally", I recognize that my bees do not live and forage in a "natural" world, but a world of globalization, monoculture, urban development, neighbors with pesticides and herbicides, and a nearby golf courses. Given the high mite counts, I made a decision to treat with the safest, most sustainable miticide. Nothing is ever fixed in my mind, so we will see how this works.
- I combined Bee Glad... with the nuc I had started earlier this spring. The nuc was too far behind while Bee Glad... went queenless.
- Lake No-Bee-Gone is now fishless. A local leopard frog got in the pond and ate all the fish while I was in the hospital. I will rethink the pond arrangement for watering the bees.
Showing posts with label Api-Var. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Api-Var. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Playing Catch Up On the Blog
I've neglected to write in this blog for a few weeks, all for good reasons. This entry is meant to catch everyone up on "doins" in Beelandia..
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Mite Counts
The mite counts have been high, so a tough decision needs to be made. I've read and heard all sides in the "treat-don't treat" debate. I am committed to sustainable beekeeping but also cannot buy and build up packages each year. More later but I will probably choose the compromise of Api-Var.
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