How To Use Mite Away Quick Strips

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How To Use Mite Away Quick Strips

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In this video I show how I use mite away quick strips for my late summer mite treatments.
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@jerrymerrick8608 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for posting your videos. Seems like every question, I had, was answered in the comments section. And yes, I’m having fun with my Bees. 👊🏻

@decaturridgebees8761 4 жыл бұрын

I’m using it for the first time this year thanks to your input last year. We got a good week this week to do it. I only noticed bearding on one or two colonies

@wildman166 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos brother . My wife and I just started backyard beekeeping down in Sarasota , Fl. . Keep sharing your informative videos !

@lgalardi 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent supplemental advice!!!

@kimmariewood1142 5 жыл бұрын

So very helpful, Brett! Happy first-year Michigan beekeeper!

@kimmariewood1142 5 жыл бұрын

My alcohol wash counts were 1, 2 and 3 for the 3 thriving colonies I tested yesterday.

@garymoore5774 5 жыл бұрын

My first 2 years I did not treat because it was so confusing and intimidating. Of course I lost the bees. I now test and treat and I will say, in today's climate it is the most important thing I do for my hives. You have to understand this Varroa problem to have bees.

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

Perfectly stated.

@coteymoore7335 Жыл бұрын

I treated with MAQS and today I opened my box to find ALOT of dead brood.. Like the young bees hatching out dead being removed…. Could this be due to the MAQS? I put two in the box with a medium on top for the 7 day treatment. A lot of bees outside on the ground of the hive as well…

@stephaniewarren9285 10 ай бұрын

So I did the harsh treatment and there are a lot of dead bees the next morning. Does that mean the whole hive will die?

@shannonjurecki4702 5 жыл бұрын

Is there any difference when using a screened bottom / solid board?

@cartierlorraine Жыл бұрын

Do you leave the paper on the strips? We opened the hive and the strip with paper had not been used Today we put a second strip on and took off the paper Please let us know

@143rmarsh1 5 жыл бұрын

What if you have a double box? Would you put one on each or two in the middle? Do you have to remove the honey supers?

@beehivewithaview9760 3 жыл бұрын

I put two in the middle.

@daisyshoney6021 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like you needed a second super . It would give the bees a place to build comb and store honey. Burr comb is a waste of the Bees energy . The feeder looks full of comb too.

@bruceblair419 2 жыл бұрын

I have tried the quick strips. They are really slimy. Your application look easy to work with. What should I change. I keep them Refrigerated. Should I freeze them? Thank you, Confused.

@BKBees 2 жыл бұрын

They get nasty really quickly. The newer the strips the less frustrating the issue. If I have one recommendation it would be to switch to formic pro, they are a superior product, not nearly as slimy or destructive.

@johnnydop 4 жыл бұрын

I treated my two hives with two strips of MAQS each seven days ago. Today I checked and my bottom sticky boardwas covered in dead mites. Is that an indication that my hives had high mite loads or that the MAQS just did a great job killing them? When I opened the hive I still smelled the MAQS so I left them in hoping to kill even more mites. Next week I’ll try to do an alcohol wash to get a mite count but for now I’m worried my mite load was extremely high. Let me know. Thanks.

@Klaatu-ij9uz 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent episode! A little diversion QUESTION......Can there be significantly different sized forager bees in the same colony? I see very small foragers along with quite large ones flying in and out of my entrance. I thought maybe the larger ones were drones (but I think not). Also, do drones indeed forage at times? Why would they be outside the hive? Confused......here.

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

Yes nutrition differences during development can create differently sized foragers. Drones don't forage, they just go to drone congregation areas and look for queens to mate with.

@eddieeve2249 5 жыл бұрын

How to use on top bar hives or long Lang hives...

@johnjordan7884 4 жыл бұрын

How do you choose when to use MAQS or the OA treatments? Is it the time of year, strength of the hive, ect?

@BKBees 4 жыл бұрын

I try to use MAQS once per year because it's super effective and also effective on tracheal mites, so, my target for that is late summer. Other than that, if the mites are out of control, I make the decision based on what time of year and how much brood the hive has. If it's super brooded I'll try to fit in a maqs treatment, if it isn't then I'll likely use OA vapor.

@phillipduncan2497 5 жыл бұрын

It seems that MAQS is being phased out and replaced by Formic Acid Pro. I understand that they have a longer shelf life. Have you tried them yet?

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah formic pro is the new version, no I haven't used it. As long as the slightly cheaper maqs option is available I'll use that. It's essentially the we thing though, so I have nothing against it except the price.

@royhendershot 5 жыл бұрын

Hello my Bearded Bee friend. A question on MAQS. What percentage of mites would you say it kills?

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

>95%

@denverjnpierre7228 4 жыл бұрын

I have a small hive, small, not many bees, I do not want to lose my bees cause it was just a small swarm I caught, I was thinking of using a strip to kill varroe mites, just treating the hive. * I have a five frames hive, I mostly see comb, the queen most of the times I do not see eggs or cap brood, something must be wrong. Maybe something is wrong with my queen. Can you give me some advice on this?

@BKBees 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah if you don't see any brood your queen is a dud. Replace her. Sorry I missed this comment.

@johnathantenfingers6975 5 жыл бұрын

I've heard that powdered sugar works well, they groom the mites off each other. What's your take? Thanks for the videos!

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

It can knock off a mite or two but makes a real mess and isn't very effective. If you are committed to that as an option, do mite counts frequently to make sure it isn't getting out of control, and be prepared to take more aggressive action.

@johnathantenfingers6975 5 жыл бұрын

@@BKBees Thank you for you reply. I'm headed into my first ever winter with 2 colonies and I'm trying to sponge up whatever info I can get. I've wondered, too, after your previous video, if a snowdrift would be a good insulator and if I should keep the entrance open? Thanks again and keep up the good work!

@deedinky1 5 жыл бұрын

I've tried powdered sugar. Did not work and made a mess. I've tried several "internet" methods over the last few years since varoa came to nz. The only methods that really work are the proper ones. My take anyway.

@douglaswolfgang9698 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched your video on application of mite away straps, you applied them in August, do you treat again in September or October?

@BKBees 3 жыл бұрын

OA in the fall, yes, no more formic after August though.

@douglaswolfgang9698 3 жыл бұрын

@@BKBees I recently obtained a nuc and the seller told me that he treats with oxalic acid once a month. I really don't want to go that route, do you think that is a bit too much?

@EverydayKindaGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Mite Away vs Formic Pro? Are they doing away with the MAQS?

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

I think so. It's all the same stuff though. Slight difference in how long you leave the strips on for and a longer shelf life.

@terrybrosseau5015 5 жыл бұрын

I have 3 booming 8 frame single deep hives. Would you use 1 strip or 2 for 8 frame hives?

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

I would probably do the two strip harsh treatment but that's more a conservation of labor. For you I'd recommend one strip one week twice. The more thorough softer version.

@terrybrosseau5015 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I really appreciate your videos!

@chrisyoung3470 5 жыл бұрын

Im in the middle of the soft treatment. Can you use these if you have a Vivaldi board on the hive or is that too much ventilation?

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

I think it would be fine with the board in place.

@chrisyoung3470 5 жыл бұрын

@@BKBees ok thanks

@johntanner6229 4 жыл бұрын

Are the strips safe to use with honey supers on ?

@BKBees 4 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@redflag5512 3 жыл бұрын

What time of the year did you do this

@BKBees 3 жыл бұрын

August, I believe. My normal course of action includes formic in June and August.

@rogerbarnes7093 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Unfortunately I live in West Texas and we are still running 100+ temperatures. Is this as effective in the Spring?

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it's as effective but the mite loads aren't the same. It's important to be aware of the mite load at this time of year.

@rogerbarnes7093 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate your giving of your time.

@stufarnham 5 жыл бұрын

Dude .. Wjere ya been?

@BKBees 5 жыл бұрын

New videos tomorrow and the next day, hopefully. The answer to the question though is I haven't been up to much bee stuff, after the last honey harvest (which I could have made videos on but man am I sick of honey) I applied the late summer treatments and have been just letting the hives get heavy. Now that it's September though, I'm back at it with feeding and prewinter stuff, so videos to come.