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| Colonies in lavender field , Southern France |
Here are few natural treatments that beekeepers can use to treat against Varroa mites. No particular order.
1. Apiguard
2. Apilife Var
3. HopGuard
4. Mite Away II
5. Oxalic Acid
Apiguard
Thymol, temperature needs to be above 59F (15C). Need to remove honey supers before treating colony.
Apilife Var
Thymol, eucalyptol, menthol and camphor. Not temperature sensitive. Need to remove honey supers before treating colony.
HopGuard
Hop. Not temperature sensitive. Honey supers can stay on colony while treating.
Mite Away II
Formic acid. Use from mid-April to mid-June and again mid-August to mid-September,temperature has to be between 50F to 85F ( 10-30 C). The honey supers can stay on colony during treatment.
Oxalic Acid
Also known as "wood bleach", can be used only when little amount of brood is present in the colony. Honey supers have to be remove before the treatment. NOT YET APPROVED TO USE IN MINNESOTA.
AS WITH ANY MEDICATION, USE ONLY WHEN NEEDED, AND FOLLOW THE LABEL CAREFULLY.
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