Common questions

Which varroa treatment should I use, and when?
Oxalic vaporizer in the brood-free window for the biggest knockdown; Formic Pro at 10-29 C even with flow on; Apivar any temperature with supers off. Always test first.
How often should I test my mite levels?
Alcohol-wash or sticky-board counts monthly in season, and always before and after treatment.
Can I treat while honey supers are on?
Only products labeled for flow use, such as Formic Pro. Apivar and oxalic strips come off first, and the product label is the final word.