In publishing his "On the Hive and the Honey-Bee, A Beekeeper's
Manual" in 1853, the Reverend Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth wrote the
following:
"I have determined, in writing this book, to give facts, however
wonderful, just as they are; confident that in due time they will be
universally received; and hoping that the honey-bee will not only excite a
wider interest in its culture, but lead those who observe them to adore
the wisdom of Him who gave them such admirable instincts."
Apis mellifera continues today to excite respect and wonder from all
who have observed their remarkable behavior.
A Treatment that may be Helpful in Controlling Mites:- Stain all surfaces of the hive with Boiled Linseed Oil (at least three (3) coats): hive bodies (inside and outside), supers (inside and outside), outer cover, inner cover, bottom board, slotted rack; all surface to which the bees are exposed, and
- make grease patties with 2 parts sugar, 1 part honey, and enough vegetable shortening to hold the mixture together, add one half teaspoon each of oil of wintergreen and thyme oil to this mixture (4 cups of mixture). Feed this to the bees (inserted into the hive from the bottom board) starting in August 'till the bees stop taking it or the weather turns cold. GOOD LUCK!
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