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.
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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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