Its the 31st January 2014, about 5C, there is a stiff South Westerly, its trying to rain. Sounds like every day we have had this 'Winter'. We have still not had a serious cold spell and the long range forecasts don't predict one. Fairly soon if this keeps up the wild willows will flower and then the bees will start production in earnest.
So, push has come to shove. The bees will have to be treated for varroa control with oxalic acid whether we have ideal conditions or not. I will be treating my bees on the next cold day that comes along. There is bound to be some brood present in all my colonies, but hitting varroa after this mild Winter is essential.
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