Congratulations on 600 subs :D As for keeping the strips submerged, maybe get a container with a lid that has brackets the push the strips down (maybe add hardware cloth under the brackets so the strips don't slip between them) It would look somewhat like the mesh used to push slumgum down in a wax melter.
when I redid the dry ones, I did them in a shorter box, and put some expanded metal over them with a lead weight. I was able to work them up and down more, and got a great soak
Nice video. Do you find that these work pretty well? I used them all year and followed up with 2 1/2 doses of Formic on large colonies. I have around 60 4 over 4 NUCS that I relied solely on the strips. So I’m crossing my fingers.
they have worked very well for me. I replace them when they get light, and test to be sure its working. the highest test this year was under 2%, most had 0.
Congratulations on 600 subs :D As for keeping the strips submerged, maybe get a container with a lid that has brackets the push the strips down (maybe add hardware cloth under the brackets so the strips don't slip between them) It would look somewhat like the mesh used to push slumgum down in a wax melter.
when I redid the dry ones, I did them in a shorter box, and put some expanded metal over them with a lead weight. I was able to work them up and down more, and got a great soak
Thanks for the info really enjoy you videos still cold and snow here in Ohio
glad you are enjoying them, cant wait till its warm enough to get back in the bees
@@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 Yes i am hoping for a warm April so i can start splitting bees.
Nice video. Do you find that these work pretty well? I used them all year and followed up with 2 1/2 doses of Formic on large colonies. I have around 60 4 over 4 NUCS that I relied solely on the strips. So I’m crossing my fingers.
they have worked very well for me. I replace them when they get light, and test to be sure its working. the highest test this year was under 2%, most had 0.
@@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 thanks for the reply. That’s great to hear.
Can I buy some strips?
yes you can
@@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 It is illegal to sell.