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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

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FORMIC PRO AND MITE AWAY QUICK STRIPS?

WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE FOR FORMIC PRO?

WHY AND WHEN SHOULD I USE FORMIC PRO? 

Mite Away Quick Strips

CAN I FEED OR WORK THE BEES DURING THE TREATMENT PERIOD?

WHEN I REMOVE THE OUTER PLASTIC WRAP, SHOULD I PEEL THE INNER PAPER WRAP OFF OF THE GEL?

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

Bee Cozy

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

DOES THE BEE COZY PROVIDE VENTILATION?

MY BEE COZY IS WET, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

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