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Bowtied Shrike's avatar

What do you do to hedge against Colony Collapse Disorder or other bee infections?

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Bowtied Farmer's avatar

Here is your answer from Mother Bee:

Becoming a beekeeper is one of the most useful things you can do for CCD. It mostly effects larger commercial operations. If you suspect you have a problem with it, get in touch states department of agriculture and ask to speak with the head bee inspector. Check your mite numbers. Use a preventative if desired. My mentor suggested powdered sugar finely sprinkled on the bees to encourage cleaning each other which works greatly to reduce mite numbers. We use beetle traps with oil to capture hive beetles. It does not harm the bees or honey at all. Try to keep your bees as happy and healthy as possible.

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