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Message: <blockquote data-quote="tommy dave" data-source="post: 44" data-attributes="member: 25">Yes, it is possible to put the treatment in too early. The reason for this is that, for example, if you put in an Autumn treatment now then by the time late summer/autumn rolls around it is likely that you will have moderate and increasing varroa levels again. This would require another treatment before winter.Definitely a good idea to do a mite count, and monitor mite levels. In Christchurch I'd guess that putting in strips around mid-march would be best, however christchurch locals may have a different opinion <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />You mention splitting. If the hive is strong now then splitting now is another option - however that's dependent on what your goals are.</blockquote>

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