Beekeeping Educational Videos & Tutorials

Open beehive with frames exposed and two Formic Pro treatment pads placed on top of the brood chamber

How to Use Formic Pro to Fight Varroa Mites in Honey Bees

Watch as Betterbee demonstrates how to apply Formic Pro treatments to control varroa mites in honey bee colonies. This video covers safe handling practices, proper placement of the pads, and the importance of temperature guidelines when using formic acid.

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How to Feed Honey Bees in Fall and Winter

Preparing colonies for colder months means ensuring bees have enough food reserves to survive. This video explains how to gauge hive weight, determine whether to supplement with 2:1 sugar syrup in the fall, and when to switch to solid feeds like winter patties, fondant, or sugar bricks once temperatures drop.

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Beekeeper applying Apilife Var treatment on hive frames with text overlay reading How to Use Apilife Var

How to Open and Use ApiLife Var

Follow along as Betterbee demonstrates the proper way to open and apply ApiLife Var wafers to treat varroa mites. This video covers handling tips for the fragile wafers, application methods, and the benefits of this thymol-based treatment that combines natural ingredients for effective mite control.

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How to Use VarroxSan for Varroa Mite Control

Head Beekeeper Anne explains how to apply VarroxSan, an extended-release oxalic acid treatment for varroa mites. This video covers proper dosage based on frames of bees, placement of strips in the brood nest, treatment timing, and how to use VarroxSan safely when honey supers are on.

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Beekeeper applying oxalic acid dribble treatment with syringe to bees in hive, text overlay showing 30 ml dosage instructions.

How to Use the Oxalic Acid Dribble Kit

Learn how to mix and apply oxalic acid using the Betterbee Oxalic Acid Dribble Kit with Api-Bioxal. This video demonstrates safe handling, proper mixing ratios, and application techniques during a brood break to effectively control varroa mites in winter or cool weather conditions.

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