Your Colony's First Line of Defense Against the Threats That Wipe Out Hives

Varroa destructor mites. American Foulbrood. Nosema. Chalkbrood. These are not abstract threats — they are the primary reasons managed colonies collapse each year. Anointed Apiaries applies a rigorous Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to every hive we maintain, combining early detection, organic treatment methods, and hygienic colony practices to keep your bees healthy through every season.

What's Included in Pest & Disease Management

• Regular Varroa mite load quantification via alcohol wash or powdered sugar roll.
• Threshold-based treatment using organic acids (oxalic acid) and essential oil-based miticides.
• Monitoring and management of secondary viral infections associated with high mite loads, including Deformed Wing Virus.
• Bacterial disease screening: visual and olfactory assessment for American Foulbrood (AFB) on every visit.
• Fungal threat monitoring: Nosema and Chalkbrood assessment, especially during damp spring conditions.
• Hive ventilation optimization to reduce moisture-driven disease risk.
• Promotion of hygienic bee genetics to enhance natural colony disease resistance.
• Early-intervention protocols to stop small problems before they cause colony-wide collapse.

Why Choose Anointed Apiaries

• We use organic-first, chemical-light treatment protocols that protect your bees and your honey quality.
• Systematic mite monitoring on a defined schedule — not reactive treatment after damage is done.
• Experienced in identifying the early warning signs of AFB, which requires immediate action to prevent spread.
• Comprehensive approach addresses mites, bacteria, fungi, and viruses — not just the most obvious threats.
• All treatments are appropriate for use in honey-producing hives with no risk to harvest quality.

Service Specifics

• Included with all hive hosting programs.
• Varroa mite assessment method: alcohol wash or powdered sugar roll per visit.
• Primary treatment agents: oxalic acid vapor, ApiLife VAR, Hopguard — all USDA-approved organic treatments.
• AFB protocol: immediate isolation and reporting upon confirmed or suspected diagnosis.
• Nosema and Chalkbrood: managed through ventilation, feeding adjustments, and re-queening if necessary.
• Mite treatment threshold: intervention initiated when infestation levels exceed 2% during brood season.
• All treatments documented per visit.

Do not wait for symptoms. Proactive pest management is the most cost-effective investment you can make in your hive's future. Contact us to discuss your pest management program.