Bee Keeping
- Thread starter PrecisionAquatics
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my friends EX is, he seemed to be into it. I think it was more for the profit then anything tho, never seemed to complain about it tho.
EntoCraig;5062263; said:
Thats cool, We use Apistan to control mites, is there a better way you know of to control them? I understand what you are saying about not having enough property, we are keeping our hives at my in-laws, they have 20 acres and about 250 apple trees.
PrecisionAquatics;5062310; said:Thats cool, We use Apistan to control mites, is there a better way you know of to control them? I understand what you are saying about not having enough property, we are keeping our hives at my in-laws, they have 20 acres and about 250 apple trees.
We are more researching the effects of temperatures on the mite colonies. Here in Utah we have very hot and dry summers and very cold and wet winters. It seems the cold does have an effect on the might colonies, but we are looking for more correlation between possible humidity levels, etc. There are several factors that correspond with the mites breeding cycles and as assumed, cold does slow it down a bit.
Anyways, didnt mean to go a bit off topic.
Its always fun studying Hymenoptera.
Sounds fun, keep me updated on what you find. Anytime you can manage/control a pest without chemicals it is a good thing!