Originally Posted by Cedar
Looks great. I started my first hive this March from package bees, they are doing good. I cannot wait until next year.


Not trying to sound like a smart aleck, but you need to treat them for mites NOW with Apiguard strips so they can build up well for the winter, or you'll be buying more bees next spring. I started my Apiguard treatment on July 15th last year and it by a long shot the best my bees ever overwintered. You've got mites, there's no need to test them, and I'd give package bees about a 10% chance of surviving the winter without treatment. ALL package bees came from heavily treated commercial hives.

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