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🐝 Oxalic Acid (Api-Bioxal) Treatment Day 🐝 Today we’re using oxalic acid (Api-Bioxal) across all our hives. This is one of the most effective and bee-friendly treatments when the colony is broodless which is exactly the condition we aim for at this time. Why we prefer this method: ✔️ Highly effective against varroa mites ✔️ Minimal stress for the bees ✔️ No residue in wax or honey ✔️ Works best when there’s little or no brood Treatment days are also a great opportunity to check overall colony