Monthly Archives: December 2013

Mites That Might Eat Mites

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Bean

Last July, I heard though the grapevine that Stratiolaelaps scimitus, a predatory mite formally known as Hypoaspis, were available locally.  These little darlings eat mites, potentially varroa mites. (A side note: links to photograph sources are in text under the … Continue reading →

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Do Natural Treatments Work (on my hives)?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Bean

Do you ever wonder if the things we do to help the bees survive our climates and manipulations really work?  I certainly do. I learn things from other beekeepers and through reading, then try out the ideas – sometimes they … Continue reading →

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