Hi... I am a struggling single hive beekeeper in northern Mass. I have lost two hives before... once to bears, and a second time to either disease or mites (or both). I've had good luck this summer, despite the severe drought we're experiencing, and am hoping for a good winter-over. I do have a question right up front. I just mixed some Fumagilin-B with some syrup as I read I should as a preventative. Unfortunately the info I received did NOT mention premixing the meds in water FIRST, and THEN mixing with the syrup. Will this mixture as I have made it WITHOUT first mixing in water injure my bees? Or, shall I treat them again mixing properly the 2nd time (I don't wish to OVER medicate them!). Thanks for your help!
BoB