CL:  We talk about mites as if they are a Hive creature only.  I think we miss a lot of things that obviously happen outside the hive.



This is true.  And it may be that all mites share some traits and we could learn from studying what is known about the natural history and behaviors of other mites.  I heard that there was a good mite biology course somewhere....I think it was Ohio State?  Anybody know?


Anyway that is a good thought, to think about mites outside the hive and also other kinds of mites.


RE:  Deer ticks.  I had a number of them land on me this year, also my dog, who goes with me everywhere...this was the worst year I can remember for ticks. They seemed to come down from above, implying that they may have crawled up quite a distance, if they started on the ground (?).  They were usually above my waist and on my dog's neck or back.


In hives, I've noticed that mites seem to be more plentiful on the bottom parts of the frames and in the lower box(es) of the hives.


Christina

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