04/15/2026
Treatment Protocol: "A Bee Friendly Company" Mite-Control Spray
Method Origin: Adapted from Michael Jordan (A Bee Friendly Company) with professional scientific studies.
O. Do quick might count see what you're dealing with.And that way you can observe yourself how active the spray works.
I. Mixture:
This formula includes stabilizers to ensure even distribution and essential oils to trigger active mite removal by the bees.
Pro-Level Ingredients:
20g Oxalic Acid
10g Thymol crystals
5g Citronella crystals
1/4 tsp Lecithin granules (Emulsifier: binds oil to water)
10 drops Wintergreen or Lemongrass Oil (Stimulates grooming behavior)
1 cup Glycerin or Food-Grade Mineral oil
3 cups Sugar (encourages bee-to-bee grooming)
2 cups Vinegar
1 tbsp Salt
Final Dilution: Add all components to 2 gallons of water in a pump sprayer.
II. Mixing Instructions
Emulsification: Dissolve the Lecithin and essential oils into the Glycerin/Mineral Oil first. Use a blender if necessary to ensure the lecithin is fully integrated—this prevents the oils from floating on top of the sprayer.
Crystal Dissolution: Gently heat the vinegar/sugar mixture to dissolve the Oxalic Acid, Citronella, and Thymol crystals before adding them to the final water volume.
Final Shake: Combine everything into the sprayer and shake for 120 seconds. May be a little warm.
Warm and cooling
II) Application:
The "Bee Friendly" Spray!
This method utilizes a "dribble-style" liquid applied as a spray to ensure every cell surface is coated.
Preparation: Brood frames are pulled and a light spray is done, misting on active bees. Then brush active bees in hive. brushed bees will we'll work on actively cleaning each other, creating better hygiene and maybe even mite biting capabilities. The bees spreading the spray Amongst each other will knock off active mites. Brushed and beeless brood frame ensure the spray reaches the comb face directly.
Direct Coating: Sprayboth sides of the frames, including larvae and capped brood. The enhanced glycerin carrier allows the treatment to remain active on the comb longer. Work the best you can not to spray any eggs, For this may kill them from the high acid, but larva, starting to extend up the cell who will not be effective.And we'll kill mite's integrating in there for capping.
Capped Brood Effect: By utilizing the natural ventilation of the hive and the slow-release properties of glycerin, this mixture is intended to address phoretic mites and provide persistent deterrent effects near the capped brood areas, we were saturated a little bit of the capped brood chambers killing mites inside. Placing the frame is back inside the brood box and the order they were taken out.
Closing your bees inside for 3 days.
Sprayer Maintenance: Agitate the sprayer every 9 frames too every keep a good strategic mix in the spray bottle. emulsified oils properly mixed in the sprayer we'll make it to your duration of your treatment.
IV. Schedule & Expected Results: Repeat every 7 days, no longer than the 9/11 inspection method, for a minimum of three cycles.
V. Do a mite check, before winerization, or before adding honey boxes for honeyflow.
Coverage: 2 gallons covers approximately 180–200 frames. (1 double deep palet, 2 single deep palets, 5 M-3 triples, 10 M-3 doubles, 20 M-3 singles.)
Safety: goggles, face sheld, and gloves are needed and a respirator is recommended.
