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Offline CpnObvious

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Tracheal Mites
« on: April 17, 2015, 04:29:32 pm »
So I'm seeing classic tracheal mite indicators: K-wing, not as active, etc...

I made a sugar/grease patty with some mint oil in it... They don't seem to be touching it. Even if I placed an order for something today, I probably wouldn't see it until the end of next week.  I was reading up on MAQS & ApiVar, both of which I have, but they are for varroa control, not really designed for tracheal mites.

What can I do?

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Re: Tracheal Mites
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2015, 05:18:53 pm »
Formic acid kills both mites, varroa and tracheal! :yes:
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