Beekeeping Advice on Varroa Mite Management

environment · 2020-06 · Denman Island

Local beekeeper Rachel Halliwell advises on integrated pest management techniques to control Varroa Destructor mite infestations, including regular mite level checks with sugar shake tests, cleaning equipment, and environmentally friendly treatments to prevent colony collapse.

Related locations

• 5909 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 1000 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 6011 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 3941 EAST RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1035 DUSTY RD DENMAN ISLAND
• A-1795 SWAN RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 5515 LACON RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1341 SCHMIDT RD DENMAN ISLAND

Sources

• “At this point of the season, we should be concerned about mite levels. An integrative pest management (IPM) for the Varroa Destructor Mite would include periodically checking mite levels using sugar shake test...” — The Islands Grapevine – June 11th, 2020 (June 11th, 2020)

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