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This week we bring you a great interview with Ashlee Robison who is a Senior Chemistry Major studying at Fort Lewis College in Colorado. She is doing research into the use of Thymol in controlling Varroa Mites.
Researching a Thymol Treatment for Varroa Mites (http://kiwimana.co.nz/researching-a-thymol-treatment-for-varroa-mites-with-ashlee-robison-km055)
Here’s What You’ll Learn
- Why the existing methods of using Thymol are not efficient
- What is the biggest parasite of the Honey Bees in North America
- How do you attach a Thymol Molecule to a sugar Molecule.
- How to feed Thymol to Bees
- Nectar is a Glucose and Fructose Molecule connected together
- Field trials are going to start next Spring in North America
- Is it worth planting Thyme Plants near your Bee hives</li>
Have you ever used Thymol in your Beekeeping? Did it work for you?
Gary
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