In a message dated 96-08-23 09:46:48 EDT, you write: << For a look at mites on adults and brood, and a typical symptom of severe infestation check out this reference: http://users.aol.com/pollinator/varroa.htm >> Dave: Nicely done page. I really could not "see" the mite on the thorax, even though I grabbed a picture and enlarged it off-line. I am sure that is more a mis-function of my browser than your picture. An excellent shot of mites on the larvae! I would "highly reccomend" a look-see by fellow BeeL'ers. Al Needham Hobbyist Scituate, MA,USA [log in to unmask]