National WBC Red Cedar Starter Kit

This resource will provide you with everything you need to know for practical management of Varroa mites, it is the essential user-guide to Varroa treatments. In this guide you will learn:

» Why Varroa mites are such a serious pest of honey bees.

» How to spot signs that a honey bee colony is carrying a high mite burden.

» How to perform regular monitoring for Varroa mites.

» How to choose the correct treatment for the time of year and colony conditions.

» The precise methods for applying any treatment on the market, including specific methods for treating nucs.

» How to use husbandry techniques to manage mites without the need for chemicals, with step by step guides.