Well I have happy to report that all the hives are still alive at the lydney apiary. All have now been treated with oxalic acid. Many now have their 2nd block of candy as they had mostly eaten their first block. The hive which we hope to use for queen rearing the double brood looks strong so an ideal hive. Only hive 9 looks weak so we are not sure if it will survive. The mower has been taken for a service, so everything is getting ready for the new season to start.
there was much chat about various aspects of beekeeping, and there was going to be some discussion on the dean forest website about some idea involving baby oil to help keep the vaoroa board clean.
Will report back in about 1 week after we have checked the number of varroa that has been killed.
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