Randy wrote;

However, those beekeepers may be interested in any biotechnical method
that reduces mite buildup such that only minimal natural chemical
treatments would allow them to keep their operations afloat.

Randy, are there any salient differences in the performance of different bee stocks? Exposure to disease and parasites is extreme in concentration yards so we are not talking about organic beekeeping. 

Carl Webb


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