Worldwide Beekeeping
Beekeeping => Pests and Diseases => Topic started by: CpnObvious on June 25, 2014, 10:49:47 am
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From everything I have read there are several ways to manage pests and ailments in the hive: Naturally/Organically, Semi-naturally (naturally as possible), and full-blown meds for everything.
My goal is to use meds as little as possible, should I ever have the need. I will say that the syrup I provide my little friends does have Mann Lake's version of Honey-B-Healthy in it. That being said, these are the things that I'd like to know and understand:
I understand there are times when I may "need" to use meds. What should I (or any other beek) try to keep on-hand in my "BeeKeeper's TooldBox" and what is the shelf life of the item(s) you recommend? Am I/we better off just ordering that item if we find we need it, knowing it could take up to a week or two to arrive? What should really just be on-hand?
Thank you!
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on hand.... Knowledge and test equip. Treat ONLY when needed.
In tool box, tools.
First year, no meds unless it's from a cutout.
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i will echo what iddee said, "knowledge, Treat Only when needed". educate yourself on bee maladies.
if you haven't stumbled upon randy oliver's website, read this article:
The “Rules” For Successful Beekeeping (http://scientificbeekeeping.com/the-rules-for-successful-beekeeping/)
also, at the top right hand corner, you will see articles he has written on bee biology, varroa, nutrition, colony health, pesticides, nosema, etc.
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Thanks riverbee, I found him to be ok didn't hand out rubbish.
Ken
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I believe Randy Oliver is one of our best trail blazer for the survival of bees. Nice sense of humor as well.