Tag Archive | bayverol
Spring has Sprung
As for the bees, the hives look good. I haven’t had a peek inside yet, though I have been tempted. The last sunny day, there were bees streaming in and out, carrying white and yellow pollen packets, and (hopefully) lots of nectar.
One Year On
It has now been one year since I began beekeeping. I have grown in confidence, knowledge, empathy, and appreciation for my little black and yellow girls.
Going Hands-Free
Medicine for the Hive After the disaster that my hive was quickly becoming, I decided upon drastic measures – I have given the hive ‘Bayverol‘ which is a mitacide (poison which kills varroa). It comes in plastic strips which hang in the hive, slowly releasing the active ingredient. I can keep it in there for […]
A Mitey Problem
Wingless workers were walking willingly west. This alliterative observation of mine prompted me to treat the hive for varroa, as dozens of wingless bees means a heavy mite infestation. I had D as helper, as well as a student who chose bees for his nature study project. On opening the hive, the top box seemed […]
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