STUDY HALL
From the Editor, Jerry Hayes
As I promised, this is all the knowledge to be had from the Gear for Varroa Control Information on Varroa keep an eye on. It offers you a couple of choices. And as I’ve stated prior to, you probably have sampled your colonies in keeping with sampling instructions in ultimate month’s Find out about Corridor and you’ve got 3 or extra Varroa mites according to 100 bees, that colony is lifeless, it simply doesn’t comprehend it but. However you’re going to in February.
Jerry
Really useful Keep an eye on Choices via Seasonal Segment
Other keep an eye on choices are suitable for every of the 4 inhabitants stages of the honey bee/varroa seasonal cycle. Beneath is a abstract of choices for every segment.
NON-RELIABLE, NON-TESTED METHODS AND UNREGISTERED (ILLEGAL) CHEMICALS
A number of therapies are useless, lack impartial verification, or are unregistered for varroa keep an eye on, together with:
- Mineral oils
- Unregistered natural acids (equivalent to lactic or acetic acid)
- Meals stimulants and dietary supplements
- Powdered sugar
- Small mobile, “herbal” comb for the rearing of smaller bees
- Warmth/chilly therapies
- Unregistered crucial oils
Beekeepers must by no means use an unregistered chemical or use a registered chemical inconsistent with label instructions to keep an eye on mites. Such use would possibly violate each federal and state regulations and would possibly lead to unintentional penalties to the colony and beekeeper. Therapies no longer described on this information must be have shyed away from till adequately evaluated and registered for varroa keep an eye on.
DESCRIPTIONS OF VARROA CONTROL OPTIONS
https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HBHC-Guide_Varroa-Mgmt_8thEd-082422.pdf
(See pages 16-30 of the information)
To observe within the information you’re going to to find tables that supply detailed knowledge on varroa mite controls. Flag icons point out U.S. and/or Canadian registration. Symbols (gloves, eyewear coverage (goggles) and respirator) proven to left are integrated with varroa mite controls to lend a hand information in opting for private protecting apparatus.
Private Protecting Apparatus
Test Label: At all times take a look at the label prior to use of chemical compounds and direct workers to do likewise, being sure they perceive and observe the directions at the label. Observe the label if explicit protecting clothes or apparatus is integrated.
Clothes: Use shirts with lengthy sleeves, pants and durable shoes when the use of chemical compounds.
Gloves: Use acid resistant gloves when dealing with hops beta acids and merchandise containing formic acid and when blending/ making use of merchandise containing oxalic acid. Protecting gloves are really useful when the use of Apivar® or crucial oils to keep away from direct touch with pores and skin surfaces.
Eye coverage: Use of goggles is really useful when blending oxalic acid into sugar water and for dribble or spray software to bees. Don’t rub eyes or nostril after use of any chemical compounds till after thorough washing of arms. As a basic rule, eye coverage must be used when operating with any chemical.
Respirator: Please observe that whilst there are lots of types and fashions of respirator in the marketplace, for the needs described under, the Coalition recommends a full-face cartridge respirator with particulate clear out. Use 3M™ Fashions 6002 or 6003 (however no longer the average painter’s respirator Fashion 6001). Some bee apparatus providers promote an oxalic acid suitable respirator.
