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Date: | Wed, 16 Mar 2005 08:56:43 -0500 |
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Before you make any quick judgments about your over-winter colonies
dieing of Varroa, Tracheal mites have been detected in many colonies
here in Maine as the cause of colony death. Varroa is still the main
problem.
This was reported to us by Tony Jadczak at our monthly chapter meeting
of local beekeepers.
Tracheal mites are the easiest to prevent with Crisco patties or
vegetable oil soaked towels, but, if you are like me, after so many
years with no problems I have grown a bit lax in applying the winter
patties.
Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine
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