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<blockquote><strong class="quote">Dennis Gallagher wrote:</strong> <P>Kevin, I agree with Allen on letting the hive fill the boxes to 70-80% before adding another. Also if your hive hasn't filled the two deep boxes by mid September, feed them sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water mix) until the boxes are full or they are no longer taking the syrup and storing it because it is too cold. Depending on when you last kept bees you may or may not be experienced at monitoring mite levels. In central Oregon (and most other places), it is just as important to the survival of the hive through the winter to keep mite levels under control. If you need a refresher on mite monitoring, look to https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/HBHC-Guide_Varroa-Interactive-PDF.pdf This is a very good reference document for mite monitoring and treatment. COBKA will also undoubtedly be talking about mite monitoring during the summer. Stay tuned.<BR></P> </blockquote><br>
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