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- From: Randall Austin <ra41717 AT gmail.com>
- To: Saundra Kirven <skirven AT pharmasset.com>
- Cc: Orange County Bees <ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [ocba] Small Hive Beetle
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:25:13 -0400
Hi Jenn,
I just found some Small Hive Beetles in both of my hives this weekend, too! Fortunately, one hive is quite strong and I think they could probably keep the SHB invasion under control. Unfortunately, my 2nd hive isn’t as strong and the SHB could jeopardize the colony without intervention. My plan of attack was going to be a beetle trap using the oil/vinegar combination as recommended in the book. Additionally, I was going to look into treating the soil around the hives (possibly with milky spore – but I haven’t determined if this might work or not).
Does anyone out there know if this strategy is aggressive enough (or not)?
Saundra
From: ocba-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:ocba-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Soliman
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 8:26 PM
To: Orange County Bees
Subject: [ocba] Small Hive Beetle
Hi everyone,
Me again. I just realized I didn't sign my last post about possibly having Small Hive Beetles. Should I call the state inspector to come have a look? I;m a new beekeeper so I'm not exactly sure what to do.
THanks for any help/advice.
Jenn Soliman
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[ocba] Small Hive Beetle,
Jennifer Soliman, 10/03/2010
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Saundra Kirven, 10/04/2010
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Re: [ocba] Small Hive Beetle,
Saundra Kirven, 10/04/2010
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