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Podcast: Honey Bee Obscura Podcast
Episode: Battling Mites with Anne
Description: Varroa mites remain a persistent challenge for beekeepers, and effective management is key to colony survival. In this episode, Jim Tew welcomes Anne Frey from Betterbee to discuss practical approaches to monitoring and controlling mites. Anne explains why beekeepers must check for mites every two to four weeks, even when early-season counts appear low. She and Jim explore detection methods, from sticky boards for beginners to more advanced sampling techniques, and emphasize how quickly mite populations can escalate if left unchecked. Treatment strategies depend on colony size and seasonal conditions. Anne discusses organic acids like...