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OA is not bad for the bees, but it is not good for humans to breath this stuff in. This is the third and final treatment of integrated pest mgt. Final steps of winter setup is getting the insulation on the hive and adding a candy board.

Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring compound in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. While small amounts of oxalic acid are not harmful, this compound can inhibit the absorption of other important nutrients.

The respirator is mandatory, you are just stupid if you don't use one! The bee suit is mandatory, sometimes the guard bees get really upset!

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Uploaded on October 25, 2024
Taken on October 25, 2024