First mites on SBB - spring treatment?

[tjc1]

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?

[sc-bee]

3-4 on a mite board.... how did you see them  All jokes aside you would not treat ... probably again in August... at least in my local...

[Jim134]

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 ? 

      BEE HAPPY Jim 134 

[Barhopper]

I treated with OAV last month.

[tjc1]

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.

[Acebird]

I don't think 4 mites over winter means anything.

[tjc1]

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.

[sc-bee]

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 

[Jim134]

tjc1
Can you tell us the difference between these two varroa mites ?





         BEE HAPPY Jim 134 

[tjc1]

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.

[Jim134]

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 

[sc-bee]

[quote author=tjc1
     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 
[/quote]

No clip or is it just me???

[Acebird]

No clip.

[Jim134]

See if at installed this time.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a2vg59Snt6c


        BEE HAPPY Jim 134 

[Acebird]

Good show Jim, thanks.

[Dallasbeek]

Very informative.  Thanks, Jim.

[sc-bee]

Thanks Jim

[tjc1]

Thanks, Jim.