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
$45.00 per visit to treat up to 3 colonies
add $5.00 per colony for more than 3
Mite Testing $ 25.00 per colony
within a 25 mile area of our bee yard.
Over 25 miles $ 1.25 per mile
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