> Given that: > a mite generation is 1/2 month (or a little more) > The actual growth rate of the mite population varies from about 1% to 3% a day, based upon various studies. Often lower in warmer climes, higher with high intensity broodrearing in northern climes. Average temperate seems to be about 2-2.5% per day. A doubling each month is average. Randy Oliver -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---