Monitoring for Varroa Mites: Alcohol Wash Method

by Hannah Neil | Oct 18, 2023 | ProTips, Seasonal Checklists

Step-by-step instructions for how to complete an alcohol wash to check your hive for varroa mites. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” We wholeheartedly agree with this expression—especially when it comes to monitoring for varroa mites. Yes… mite checks...

Seasonal Beekeeping Checklists: Fall

by Hannah Neil | Sep 27, 2023 | Formic Pro, News Note, Seasonal Checklists

Successfully overwintering your colonies can be a complicated task. From large commercial operations to backyard hives, beekeepers need to start preparing for winter months in advance. At NOD Headquarters in Ontario, autumn has arrived. This time of year is often our...

Seasonal Beekeeping Checklists: Spring and Summer

by Hannah Neil | May 12, 2023 | Formic Pro, News Note, Seasonal Checklists

It’s finally that time of year again! Beekeepers across the Northern Hemisphere are stretching out their backs, shaking off the dust of winter, and getting ready for another season of hard and rewarding work with the bees. Whether it’s your first year or your...

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Monitoring for Varroa Mites: Alcohol Wash Method

Seasonal Beekeeping Checklists: Fall

Seasonal Beekeeping Checklists: Spring and Summer

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