Hmmm... checked the bottom boards of both hives and saw 3-4 mites on both. I suppose that this is an indication that brood rearing - and hence mite rearing - is well underway. I used oav in the fall to good effect - both hives have come out of winter in good shape and are eager for spring. What are folks doing for spring treatment in order to keep the mites from getting a running start?
3-4 on a mite board.... how did you see them :wink: All jokes aside you would not treat ... probably again in August... at least in my local...
Quote from: tjc1 on April 02, 2017, 02:43:00 PM
Hmmm... checked the bottom boards of both hives and saw 3-4 mites on both. I suppose that this is an indication that brood rearing - and hence mite rearing - is well underway. I used oav in the fall to good effect - both hives have come out of winter in good shape and are eager for spring. What are folks doing for spring treatment in order to keep the mites from getting a running start?
I see missing one important thing. How long was this mite drop done for ? :wink:
BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :smile:
I treated with OAV last month.
Hi Jim,
It wasn't a proper 'drop check' - just the first I've seen of any mites since treating with OAV in early November. I was hoping that it would be longer before I saw their return... and wondering if it is a sign that they are going to get ramped up early.
I don't think 4 mites over winter means anything.
I check and clean the boards about every 10 days-2weeks - more often now that it's worming up. Haven't seen a mite all winter but these have now suddenly appeared in the last week, so they must be getting underway - found a young live one today.
Quote from: tjc1 on April 03, 2017, 09:31:32 PM
I check and clean the boards about every 10 days-2weeks - more often now that it's worming up. Haven't seen a mite all winter but these have now suddenly appeared in the last week, so they must be getting underway - found a young live one today.
Weather warming bees are flying. bees are drifting, from wherever. 3-4 mites on a 10 day drop. I will take it :shocked: :wink:
tjc1
Can you tell us the difference between these two varroa mites ?
(http://i66.tinypic.com/rh6gyb.jpg)
BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :smile:
I've never seen (or at least noticed) anything looking like the critter on the right - the left-hand one is what I see. Darker color = older mite, as I understand.
Quote from: tjc1 on April 04, 2017, 08:13:08 PM
I've never seen (or at least noticed) anything looking like the critter on the right - the left-hand one is what I see. Darker color = older mite, as I understand.
This is the picture of two adult varroa mites. The one on the left is a female. The one on the right is a male.
This video clip will give you a little better understanding of varroa mites.
https://youtu.be/a2vg59Snt6c
BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :smile:
Quote from: Jim 134 on April 05, 2017, 05:46:38 AM
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I've never seen (or at least noticed) anything looking like the critter on the right - the left-hand one is what I see. Darker color = older mite, as I understand.
This is the picture of two adult varroa mites. The one on the left is a female. The one on the right is a male.
This video clip will give you a little better understanding of varroa mites.
BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :smile:
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No clip or is it just me???
No clip.
See if at installed this time.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a2vg59Snt6c
BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :smile:
Good show Jim, thanks.
Very informative. Thanks, Jim.
Thanks Jim
Thanks, Jim.