When a package is labelled as a "4 pack", does the "4" refer to the number of strips before or after splitting the combined/joined strip pair? i.e., does a "4 pack" actually provide 8 individual (after separation) strips?
Bonjour Luc. Dans quel pays résidez-vous ? Si vous êtes aux USA ou Canada, vous pouvez activer les sous-titres RU-vid automatiques en français. Ils ne sont pas 100% bien traduits, mais cela vous permettra de comprendre les principales informations. En revanche, si vous résidez en France ou en Union européenne, la réglementation n'est pas du tout la même pour les traitements varroa, et les instructions d'emploi varient. Nous vous conseillons plutôt de visionner cette vidéo, certes pas toute récente et moins jolie, mais qui comporte les informations conformes à l'étiquetage français : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bngFHrAKtb4.html
Hello :) There is no conter-indication to feed the bees with inside feeders, as long as the strips are in correct position, giving access to bees on both sides. Feeding during treatment is actually a good practice promoting more activity in the hive => more contacts with the strips => probability of an increased efficacy. Have a good day!
This is a very good question, Ross! Well, it all depends on your mite load and how you managed your colonies throughout the year. We usually observe an explosion of mite infestations around August, which means lots of viruses are on the way to affect your bees. In this case, you need to treat them to save your colony, but please be aware that this will not 100% guarantee your colony will avoid collapsing during winter. If the viral load is too high, the damage is already done, and the mite treatment will probably not save them. However, if your mite count is not too high (for instance, if you lowered your mite load during the season by splitting colonies or by implementing other techniques or treatments), there is a good chance for your bees to survive. So, I highly recommend that you count your mites before applying the treatment and again at the end, so you know where you stand. I also recommend applying the strips for the maximum period recommended on the label (8 weeks in the USA and Canada). Additionally, you should definitely consider applying an oxalic treatment (either by dribbling or fumigation) in winter when the brood is at its lowest. Hope that helps!
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