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The Placebo Effect of Varroa Treatments

The Placebo Effect of Varroa Treatments

Update: 2025-11-18
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With hobby beekeeping, I often wonder whether I should add a bit of thymol to help my bees. Treating for varroa seems to be something many of us think will help. But the science and the fact that tens of thousands of beekeepers no longer treat for Varroa tell us something else. Today, I discuss the powerful placebo effect on our actions with our bees. Does thinking it will help make it do so?

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The Placebo Effect of Varroa Treatments

The Placebo Effect of Varroa Treatments