I like to keep a super on during August and then under-super it for winter. By the third week in March it will be completely clear and can be taken off when it is just drawn comb. This way I seem to avoid grumpy bees after the honey flow has ended and I rarely have to use fondant in the Spring.
However, this means the super is on the hive during varroa treatment which is usually Apiguard or Apivar (I have given up on Apistan for now!).
Trouble is that my stock of drawn frames marked as VT (for exposed to varroa treatment) is growing and growing.
What are the risks of varroa treatment residue getting into the wax and contaminating it. I am just wondering if I am being over cautious in keeping it out of any honey for humans chain? What can I do with all these VT marked frames?
However, this means the super is on the hive during varroa treatment which is usually Apiguard or Apivar (I have given up on Apistan for now!).
Trouble is that my stock of drawn frames marked as VT (for exposed to varroa treatment) is growing and growing.
What are the risks of varroa treatment residue getting into the wax and contaminating it. I am just wondering if I am being over cautious in keeping it out of any honey for humans chain? What can I do with all these VT marked frames?