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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answering your questions from the field.

We know a lot of factors can affect the success of your season. Whether you’re new to beekeeping or a seasoned pro, questions are going to come up. We keep track of your most common questions to provide fresh answers and helpful videos about our products, treatment tips and more.

AT WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD I WRAP MY BEES?

DOES THE BEE COZY PROVIDE VENTILATION?

WHY IS THE INNER COVER PAD SMALLER THAN MY HIVE DIMENSIONS?

WHERE DO I PLACE THE INNER COVER PAD?

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STORE THE BEE COZY?

MY BEE COZY IS WET, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

DO SPENT STRIPS NEED TO BE REMOVED AFTER TREATMENT?

I SEE SOME DEAD BEES AT THE ENTRANCE OF MY HIVE, WHAT IS HAPPENING?

IT LOOKS LIKE MOST OF THE BEES ARE BEARDING OUT ON THE FRONT OF THE HIVE. IS THIS NORMAL?

WILL MITE AWAY QUICK STRIPS KILL MY QUEEN?

CAN I REDUCE THE DOSE?

WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF MITE AWAY QUICK STRIPS ON THE BROOD?

Browse the Top Questions

Formic Pro

HOW SHOULD I STORE FORMIC PRO?

ON THE PRODUCT LABEL IT STATES: “THIS PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE. DO NOT ALLOW PRODUCT TO CONTACT METAL SURFACES.” ARE THE STRIPS SAFE TO USE WITH METAL QUEEN EXCLUDERS?

CAN I TREAT MY NUC COLONIES?

Mite Away Quick Strips

IS IT TOO COLD TO TREAT?

I USE POLYSTYRENE BEEHIVES IN MY OPERATION, CAN I USE FORMIC ACID WITHOUT MELTING MY BEEHIVES OR HAVING SOME OBSCURE CHEMICAL REACTION?

SHOULD I CLOSE OFF ALL ENTRANCES EXCEPT THE FULLY OPEN BOTTOM ENTRANCE?

Bee Cozy

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STORE THE BEE COZY?

WHERE DO I PLACE THE INNER COVER PAD?

AT WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD I WRAP MY BEES?

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