Well said dave:))
I understand the situation.
Also trying to survive the mite. Was running around 75 hives.
Tried to breed the survivors. Tried new mite resistant bees.
Tried time consuming herbal and other means of fighting the mites.
Sure glad I wasnt making most of my living from my bee operation.
At 40 hives now that would be a hit.
Expect to lose more this winter. The cure. I dont know.
But sure hope it comes fast. I wont use checkmite. So my options are
limited.
preacher

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