> As soon as I placed the pads on the hive buzzed, but thats it. No unusual
> bearding or anything...
> and unless I tried I couldnt smell formic, I did wear gloves...

If I was a betting man I would bet on the varroa but will try and keep an 
open mind.

My rule of thumb with formic (as is Bill R.'s) is you need to see some 
*slight* brood kill for the kill level to be right which is easy to see 
Doug. If you get a chance tomorrow take a look and report back.

Even the mostly light kill Miteaway pads (which I have used but not yet the 
MAQS) had a strong smell at first.

Clear a hive of varroa in 7 days is a big claim. Hope works for you Doug!

Easy is nice only if works!

bob 

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