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Using Menthol and Api Life Var Together

19 years ago

I am currently using Api Life Var in my 2 hives and would like to go ahead and put in the Menthol for Tracheal mite control. Does anyone see a problem with using both treatments at one time- i.e. too many fumes for the bees to handle, etc. Thank you in advance,

Ken

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SteveInNC
19 years ago
Are you using grease patties? I haven't had too much luck with the menthol in my area. Grease patties seem to do the job and they're very organic if that matters.

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