rearing your own queens

like to exchange ideas on this subject or on the mites
I am use natrual oils to reduce my mite and small hive beetle problems.
Don

Hi Don:
You wrote:
like to exchange ideas on this subject or on the mites
I am use natrual oils to reduce my mite and small hive beetle problems.
reply:
Okay. I myself only use natural small cell foundation (4.9mm) for control of mites and secondary diseases.
What experience you have in rearing queens?
Sincerely,
Dee A. Lusby

Hi Beeman overwintering here in the midwest is a big problem so ive been raising my own queens for several years and have been having good results.I treat them using apistan for varro and grease patties.Im still debating as to if I should try the 4.9 mm foundation.Another problem i face is breeding we had cold weather up until late May this year and the early mating % of queens was low, things really didn't kick in until june which means these bees have to build up fast if they are going to survive.

Originally posted by frank:
Hi Beeman overwintering here in the midwest is a big problem so ive been raising my own queens for several years and have been having good results.I treat them using apistan for varro and grease patties.Im still debating as to if I should try the 4.9 mm foundation.Another problem i face is breeding we had cold weather up until late May this year and the early mating % of queens was low, things really didn't kick in until june which means these bees have to build up fast if they are going to survive.

==frank
I don't use the strips only oils for treatment of mites.
would like to share it with you =if you like
Also only use natrualy mated queens =not graffed one I found them lot better
Don

Originally posted by deelusbybeekeeper:
Hi Don:
You wrote:
like to exchange ideas on this subject or on the mites
I am use natrual oils to reduce my mite and small hive beetle problems.
reply:
Okay. I myself only use natural small cell foundation (4.9mm) for control of mites and secondary diseases.
What experience you have in rearing queens?
Sincerely,
Dee A. Lusby

hi Dee
only use the standard foundation=and have been a commercial queen breeder for over25 yrs and total of 48 yrs in the bees=but always learning more still got more to learn
Do

Hi Beeman I'm interested in finding queens that can survive a northern winter and are able to go without any cleansing flights for 4-5 months, plus not have any chemical treatments.I only treat my bees going into winter because thats when i lose most of my hives.The mites seem to be able to make it thru the winter.I think alot of the problem is just the toxins the mites spread.At least they aren't fighting wax moths lol I have had queens survive without treatments but thats unusual unless its a mild winter.

Originally posted by frank:
Hi Beeman I'm interested in finding queens that can survive a northern winter and are able to go without any cleansing flights for 4-5 months, plus not have any chemical treatments.I only treat my bees going into winter because thats when i lose most of my hives.The mites seem to be able to make it thru the winter.I think alot of the problem is just the toxins the mites spread.At least they aren't fighting wax moths lol I have had queens survive without treatments but thats unusual unless its a mild winter.

if you would like to contact me about it =do
[This message has been edited by beeman (edited 26 August 2002).

Originally posted by beeman:
if you would like to contact me about it =do
[This message has been edited by beeman (edited 26 August 2002).]

my e-mail is beekeeper4u2@wmconnect.co

members of our local club have had sucess using food grade mineral oil in a fogger.
it causes the mites to fall off the bees, but it doesnt kill them, so use a screened bottom board or sticky board.
others have had success using garlic powder mixed with powdered sugar, which actually kill the mites.
i dont know how these affect the shb.
i have used check mite and apistan, but am going to use an organic treatment this fall.
i dont have the shb. yet!