Mite Count

[dgc1961]

I did a mite count on my hive today.  After a 24 hour period I counted around 25 mites.  Is that a problem?  Should I medicate?  Or wait till fall?

[iddee]

25 here this early in the season is pretty heavy. Maybe a sugar dusting would be in order. I wouldn't use the strong medications as the honey flow has started and you don't want the chemicals in the honey. A fogging with fgmo may help, also. Possibly a drone comb and freezing. Something in that order. Apistan, checkmite or such, I would say no.