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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: VIDEO Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee

« Last post by Terri Yaki on November 03, 2024, 04:05:02 pm »

How did they rid the SHB infection to begin with?
Thanks

Now that's a good question and I was wondering why they are such a menace there. It seems like here, they are kept in check by the bees or with some traps. I only saw about five beetles myself this year.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: OAV For Mites

« Last post by Terri Yaki on November 03, 2024, 04:02:29 pm »

I'm going to need batteries but I am also in need of decent cordless tools so I'm not at a bad juncture with it. The compact model looks good but it's a lot more than the lite model too. I don't see myself going over ten hives but if I use it at my neighbors too, we could be pushing that limit.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: OAV For Mites

« Last post by Lesgold on November 03, 2024, 03:40:22 pm »

Apparently it?s a bit slower than the original and you can get away with a smaller capacity battery which is great if you only have a few hives. If you can use batteries that you already have for drills etc, that will keep the cost down.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: VIDEO Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee

« Last post by Ben Framed on November 03, 2024, 03:37:33 pm »

How did they rid the SHB infection to begin with?
Thanks

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: OAV For Mites

« Last post by beesnweeds on November 03, 2024, 03:35:11 pm »

Beesnweeds, have you used that InstaVap Lite? It looks like one of the better cost options but compared to the other models, it looks primitive. I am not opposed to primitive and I even prefer it if it works fine. I am a KISS kind of guy.

I have the InstantVap.  The InstantVap Lite just came out, it's a new model.  I'm sure it's just as good if not better than the older bigger model.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: OAV For Mites

« Last post by Lesgold on November 03, 2024, 03:04:58 pm »

From the reports I?ve seen the lite version is a good option. I bought the original unit which is quite expensive but it was the only unit available at the time. Your military gas mask may do the job but just check that it is suitable for organic vapours, acid gas and also has a particulate filter.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: OAV For Mites

« Last post by Terri Yaki on November 03, 2024, 02:56:41 pm »

Beesnweeds, have you used that InstaVap Lite? It looks like one of the better cost options but compared to the other models, it looks primitive. I am not opposed to primitive and I even prefer it if it works fine. I am a KISS kind of guy.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: VIDEO Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee

« Last post by MalteseHoneyBee on November 03, 2024, 02:52:32 pm »

The Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida, has resurfaced in Sicily after a four-year absence. Two sentinel hives have tested positive ? one in central Messina and another just outside the city. This parasitic beetle is notorious for the damage it causes to honey bee colonies. Its presence has prompted Sicilian authorities to initiate containment measures to protect the island?s apiculture sector from further harm.

https://maltesehoneybee.org/2024/10/29/small-hive-beetle-returns-to-sicily-new-cases-spark-concern/

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THE CONSTITUTION / Re: All votes not cast on election day are unconstitutional

« Last post by buzzbee on November 03, 2024, 02:33:38 pm »

If we had voting on one day only,early voters may have lesser chance of "buyers "remorse".
Imagine all the stuff that comes to light between first day and last day voters.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: OAV For Mites

« Last post by Terri Yaki on November 03, 2024, 02:31:12 pm »

If you already have batteries and are planning on treating 10 or less hives look into the new InstantVap Lite.

I'll check it out, thanks.

On the oxalic, can the crystals be used that are mixed and used for a drip?

I believe so.  My package of crystals has instructions for vaporizing and drip solution, so I'm pretty sure they are the same thing.

That sounds good because I already have the crystals and wouldn't want to have to dispose of them.