When Should I Treat My Bees For Mites?

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As a beekeeper, an important question we need to ask is when should I treat my bees for mites? 

Mites are to bees what HIV is to humans. HIV destroys a human being’s immune system, and the result is that in full-blown AIDS, the person dies of infections that can rampage due to a lack of immune system. 

Why Do We Kill Mites In Hives?

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Tracheal Mites - Tracheal mites live in adult honeybees. Varroa Mites - These mites are just bad. 

When Do We Kill Mites In Hives?

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When Should I Treat My Bees For Varroa Mites? - Varroa mites multiply when they are attacking the brood.

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Varroa Mite(s) Treatment

Non-Chemical Methods Of Control Chemical Methods

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Varroa Mite(s) Treatment

Apistan and Apivar Organic Acids Essential Oils and Plant Extracts

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In bee races susceptible to one or both types of mite, the presence of mites will cause an increased incidence of disease in the bees with the result that the bees become weak, and eventually succumb to illnesses.

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