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Acarapis woodi - Tracheal mites
Overview
These peak in Autumn and Winter.
Integrated Pest Management
Control Methods
Cultural
- Ensure you have strong colonies
- Use entrance reducers
- Reduce colony drift & robbing
- Place hives near landmarks
- Spread hives out (10+ yds apart is best)
- Orient entrances in different directions
- Ensure hives are not wet inside
- Keep smaller colonies
Genetic
- Requeen using Buckfast queens
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Treatment Methods
Chemical
- Mite-A-Thol Menthol is a treatment.
Other
- Grease patties are an option, though they are messy.
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