Integrated varroa control – Summer brood blockade using the Campese method
As we saw in theprevious article, sublimation (vaporization) of oxalic acid turns out to be one of the best methods of controlling Varroa Destructor mite infestations. Treatments give maximum effectiveness only if they are part of a precise strategy called “Integrated Control.” A key part of integrated control is “Brood Blocking,” a particularly fruitful method […]
Oxalic Acid Sublimation: A Guide for Beekeepers
As we have seen in the previous article, and as detailed by recent scientific research (at Toufailia et al. 2015), the sublimation (vaporization) of oxalic acid is one of the best methods to control the infestation of the Varroa Destructor. In this guide, Oxalika expert technicians explain the treatment process with oxalic acid vapors in […]
Varroa: how to recognize and fight it. 2022 Guide
The honey bee industry has recently faced extraordinary challenges for the last few years. One of these is Varroa destructor, a parasite that can weaken and kill bee colonies in just a few months. Unfortunately, breeding honey bees is not as easy as some think. Bees are fundamental to our ecosystem, and their decline has […]