Treatment and Testing
At Southeast Homestead Bee Farm, we believe that sustainability is key to our industry's success. We are committed to providing a healthy environment for the Bees.
Varroa mites are a huge issue for Honey Bees. left untreated they will take over a hive and introduce viruses that will destroy the colony.
Oxalic acid vapor is safe, organic and 98% effective. With a treatment plan we can test for the population of varroa mites and offer a treatment plan to maintain a healthy colony of Bees
We can recommend and use other treatments . Customer pays for treatment products and Southeast Homestead not responsible for any Bee or Queen lose with the use of those products
Hourly rate $50.00 $ 25.00 Truck fee
$ 2.00 per mile Over 30 miles
Varroa Mite
Varroa mites feed on the larvae and the fat bodies of honey bees. They also transmit viruses to the Bees that can be detrimental to both the production and life of the colony. Left untreated mite populations can double and triple in 3 to 4 weeks, overwhelming the Bee colony causing the bees to abscond or die.Oxalic Acid Vapor treatment is a safe organic non chemical approach to treating bees