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How often should I monitor

  • 20 Jan 2026 11:47 AM
    Message # 13587025
    Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

    I know I have to do mite washes - when?

  • 22 Jan 2026 10:05 AM
    Reply # 13587927 on 13587025
    Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

    During this next couple of years, you will need to monitor monthly. This is because there will be large numbers of mites entering your hives.  Feral and unmanaged colonies will be collapsing and the situation is unstable. Later things will settle down and become more manageable.

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