In a message dated 11/09/2004 05:02:25 GMT Standard Time,
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> Am I safe in assuming that your suggesting that beekeepers Select for
> colonies that show damaged mites on
> bottom board debris and rear and mate queens from these possibly promising
> colonies?
Yes
> You have intrigued me to get a x10 pocket magnifying glass as you suggested
> and look at bottom board debris closer to examine the mites for damage
> inflicted by the bees.
>
Great. Tell us what you see.
Chris
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