Robin Dartington wrote
But the catalogue of the UK's largest supplier still
> show the hives on page 4 and the optional extra of a mesh floor as far back
> as page 13. Replacement floors incorporating mesh are as far back as page
> 36. Is this the same in other countries?
Varroa was found in Finland 1980. I have been working as an advisor for edecating beekeepers how to live with it for 6 years now. This spring I feel I have achieved something. 80 % of new hives sold here have screen bottom with easily removable tray for varroa monitoring. Last year the count was about 40 %.
So Robin, you only have to wait for about 13 years .....
Ari Seppälä MMM
Projektipäällikkö Project Manager
Suomen Mehiläishoitajain Liitto r.y.
Finnish Beekeepers' Association
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