Molokai Meli said:

Yes, we were just notified of tracheal mites found in hives on Oahu, 
Hawaii.  We have had strict agricultural laws forbidding importation of 
bees to the state to keep from mite infestation. 

Molokai:
 Our information is that finding was Varroa mites. It is not Tracheal 
Mites. Please check with your Hawaiian Dept of Agriculture.


Medhat

Medhat Nasr, Ph. D.
Provincial Apiculturist
Crop Diversification Centre North



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