I'm about 3 hours north of you, and you've got mites, big time. Cutting
down Avocado trees has nothing to do with bees taking off. The wing
problems are the first thing you look for around here when it comes to
mite infestation.
If your kid steps on a rusty nail, you get a tetanus shot. If your hives
have Varroa mites, you treat. PM me if you want/
Tim Vaughan
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