Are you concerned about your hive's progress and health? With the drought and hot weather, it's been a tough summer for your bees. Would you like to learn how to … Continue reading Reducing Stress On Your Hives
Extended Release Oxalic Acid Treatment
Overview The extended-release application method is not yet approved by the EPA. Until then, it is not legal to apply OA by this method for mite control, and Gilroy Beekeepers … Continue reading Extended Release Oxalic Acid Treatment
Need Advice?
How are your bees doing this year? Have any questions? We are here to help! Fill out the following form if you'd like Arthur or Sara to reach out to … Continue reading Need Advice?
Hive Beetles
Hive Beetles generally do little damage, and are rarely considered a serious pest. Hive beetles love pollen substitute. Be judicious when feeding pollen sub. Recommendation: try a couple of 2" … Continue reading Hive Beetles
Integrated Pest Management
From Wikipedia: Integrated pest management (IPM), also known as integrated pest control (IPC) is a broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests. IPM aims to suppress pest populations below the … Continue reading Integrated Pest Management
Hive Health
Nutrition Feeding Pollinator Friendly Plantings Pests Following Integrated Pest Management strategies will save money, and reduce ecological and social consequences of treatments. Varroa Hive Beetles Ants Other
Oxalic Acid Vaporization
We do not recommend OA vaporization. It is very dangerous to breath. You MUST wear a special chemical respirator. It requires many sequential treatments to be effective. It does not … Continue reading Oxalic Acid Vaporization
Oxalic Acid Pads
OA acid pads are not approved for use by the FDA or EPA. More information about OA Pads can be found here: Randy Oliver’s Latest Work (November 2021) Honey Bee … Continue reading Oxalic Acid Pads
Oxalic Acid Dribble
From BetterBee: Oxalic Acid Dribble is a method that uses oxalic acid mixed with sugar syrup. It is applied using a large syringe to squirt the mixture onto the bees … Continue reading Oxalic Acid Dribble