IMHO, as well as that of Marla Spivak, Dennis vanEngelsdorp, and most other
major varroa researchers, the "mite bomb" concept is well substantiated by
experimental evidence, as well as practical experience.
I posted in September results of 200+ alcohol washes taken over a few days
in my own operation. The data clearly show how a small percentage of
colonies can have major impact upon the varroa levels of the rest of the
operation.
--
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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