Varroa tray

[B Special]

Just completed the apiguard varroa treatment. No mites on my last few inspections but noticed a lot of condensation on the tray inspection this afternoon. Is condensation expected ? Should this tray be removed fully or kept in place ? It's on a WBC. Thanks

 

[BeeJayBee]

Remove the tray when you aren't using it for a mite count.

Maybe check that the rest of the hive is weathertight, and also hope for somebody with experience of a WBC spots your question!

 

[MuswellMetro]

if the varroa inspection board is a tight fit then you will get condensation,

I have a few floor i bought from a london firm who no longer trade, but being made by a master joiner, the inspection trays fitted so well, they were almost air tight and acted like a solid floor

i solved the condesation by just leaving a half and inch gap when monitoring

 

[beeno]

Hi B Special,
Had the same situation a couple of years ago. It was suggested to me by the forum that it was due to the bees fanning off water from nectar/syrup. Just covering my backside in case someone takes exception to this explanation!

 

[Skyhook]

The board should only be in for thymol/MAQs treatment, and briefly 2/3 days) for mite counts.

 

[B Special]

Cheers folks for the feedback.

 

[Swarm]

The board should only be in for thymol/MAQs treatment, and briefly 2/3 days) for mite counts.

For clarity, the board should not be in during treatment with MAQS.