A varroa treatment for the two new colonies

Having made up two nucleus colonies, we needed to treat them to eliminate any varroa mites present on the bees and in the comb. As oxalic acid does not penetrate through wax cappings, it was necessary to uncap all the capped brood in the hives before vapourising.

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Today I treated my colonies for a 2nd time in 2 weeks. Will do a 3rd next week. I’ve never scratched the cappings. I sew full frames of capped brood which is the earliest I’ve seen before. Still, it is what it is. Wishing you a successful season.