Hi Frank & all
> 1) Will varroa reliably fall through a 1/8" mesh?
Yes, I have not used anyting else. I have never seen a varroa mite (alive of
dead) on the wire of the mesh.
> 2) Does use open mesh floors promote raiding of hives by small ants?
I do not think it makes any difference, if you have got ants you have an ant
problem.
If you don't have ants I do not think OMFs will cause you to get them.
Best regards & 73s... Dave Cushman G8MZY
Beekeeping & Bee Breeding Website
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman
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