In a message dated 03/08/2010 01:22:58 GMT Standard Time,
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<<I have never seen a credible example of how screened bottoms do
anything, unless combined with some sort of miticide. I worked with them for many
years, and never saw any benefit.
PLB>>
They minimise damp, and I've seen mould disappear and chalkbrood
diminish when they were introduced. That alone makes them worthwhile in my book,
but I don't think they have any significant effect on mite levels.
Regards,
Robert Brenchley
Birmingham UK
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