Thymol (Apiguard), for treating mites, is very effective for such. Is this true? From what I understand, Apiguard is not to be used with supers on. This being so, without saying, suggest the opportunity to use during a honey flow is out? And is a chemical treatment? Quote from Honey Bee Suite
?Apiguard is the tradename for a Varroa mite treatment made from 25% thymol, which is the active ingredient. It comes in a gel form and is also considered a ?soft? chemical treatment.?
Another thymol based treatment. I quote also from Honey Bee Suite
?ApiLife Var is the tradename for a Varroa mite treatment made from 74% thymol, which is the active ingredient. It also contains eucalyptol, menthol, and camphor. It comes in the form of a soaked biscuit and is considered a ?soft? chemical treatment.?
Formic (mite away quick strips) considered an organic, can be used with honey supers on, and will not hurt bees as long as the temperature is BELOW a certain level. Is this correct?? As far a honey supers on I quote from NOD
?There is no loss in efficacy. It is also recommended when treating in late summer and early autumn, to treat while the last honey super is still in place?
Oxalic is also organic as is Formic? Safe and natural to use WITH honey supers ON. And will not hurt the bees. No matter the temperature as claimed by research. Correct?
Phillip Hall