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Re: Scientific evidence of the Mite Bomb Hive theory
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 26 Feb 2018 05:34:46 -0800
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> >I was wondering what scientific evidence we have to support the claim
> that the huge increase in autumn mite numbers are due to other hives (Mite
> Bombs) crashing from mites, drifting, or robbing.


Ruth, I address this question in detail in two articles in press.  Although
very well documented and quantified, the actual mechanisms are still not
well understood.


-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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