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Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...I think Norm has started a very important topic as to how we need to look at keeping bees treatment free. I haven't read anywhere on the forum that has the step by step detail to accomplish this goal. I see it as a very adaptable plan ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...Quote: Topic III: Research to Identify Factors Affecting Honey Bee Health, Including Attempts to Recreate CCD Symptomology: Based on survey and analysis results indicating that many pesticides, parasites, and pathogens may be involved ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...Author: Gary Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:04 pm (GMT 0) By on our side I mean as a working partner as opposed to those who rather try to control her using pesticides Or working bees with thier natural tendencies rather than trying to ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...Gary wrote: As long as the happy cycle of replenishing continues I can see where a beek would not have a problem. 2007 I did not even see a scoutbee with old brood comb left behind. Replacing my losses costs, so I am going to get them ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...Author: Gary Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:00 pm (GMT 0) As long as the happy cycle of replenishing continues I can see where a beek would not have a problem. 2007 I did not even see a scoutbee with old brood comb left behind. ...... [ Read More ]

Treatment Free Beekeeping for All.But, I am more interested in finding a solution to treatment Free Beekeeping, and that includes the organic acids, for anyone no matter how many or what style of hives they employ. So here is my plan, and feel Free to comment and ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...Author: zaunreiter Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:16 pm (GMT 0) Hi Gary, I think the 100 % loss HAS to be included, because there is no soft way to get a resistance. That is the way nature is doing it. Can't think of non-commercial beeks ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...This is my version of Treatment Free Beekeeping explanition of the process with a schedule. “Definition of Sustainable” My definition of sustainable is a colony that survives with mites without any treatments as long as there is no ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...zaunreiter wrote: Any treatment, including integrated pest management (IPM) will prevent varroa durability. Leave and let die may lead to total extinction of your apiary, but this is the way it is. Bernhard ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...The aims as stated 'treatment Free Beekeeping for all'. Isn't that what we are about? Yes, but you talk about a two year cycle that is repeated over and over. My question is; where is the exit strategy or what is the criteria for the ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...Yes there is definately management here, else it would not work! The whole reason for it is sustainability. The aims as stated 'treatment Free Beekeeping for all'. Isn't that what we are about? ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...To me it seems to be, that many beekeepers harvested too much just before the cold weather hits again and again. Dry and cold weather, this could lead to starvation, robbing the fat reserves of the bees. This may be not lethal in the ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...Author: Gary Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:45 pm (GMT 0) Norm, Other than the remaning questions I have posed already I think it is a totally viable plan for a more experienced beek. One who has a good grasp of the basic concepts behind ...... [ Read More ]

Varroa destructor and other parasites :: RE: Treatment Free ...Gareth wrote: Norm Am I right in saying that your underlying approach here is one of 'breeding' tolerance to varroa? I started along somewhat similar lines this year by making up 6 nucs with natural QCs from a selected hive, ...... [ Read More ]

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