> Does a powdered sugar shake produce the same quality of results?
No. It is very unreliable and can give very low counts on a seriously
loaded hive. Not recommended.
My favourite? The 3 day mite drop. It requires some interpretation,
though, and a suitable floor and screen. It is non-destructive, can be done
anytime and tells quite a bit more than just mite counts.
That is not to say that a wash does not require some understanding of the
season and amount of brood for interpretation.
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