August 25, 2022

What is Oxalic Acid? Oxalic is a natural organic acid found in many plants including its namesake oxalis, also in rhubarb leaves and spinach.  It is a poisonous crystalline powder with a sour taste. It has been used in Europe as a varroa treatment for many years under the brand Api-Bioxal.   Oxalic Acid is approved […]

Figuring out if a honey super is ready to harvest is easier than you might think. You’re simply looking for capped honey. Bees cap their honey for long-term storage. It’s the best way for them to keep the frames from picking up pollutants like dirt, dust, and debris from within the hive. Once every frame