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From: Sarah Edna Brown <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 10/21/2018 9:33 AM (GMT-08:00)
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Subject: [BEE-L] Mite count
" very low count of mites like 1-2 n my last test in September.. I just tested the hive and found 20 mites in a 24 hour period"
...Depends upon how you monitor.
Natural mite drop is not a good indication unless you do it every 2 days or so. I'm experimenting with that myself. We will see if my bees survive my rough estimatations.
Most accurate count according to the folks that know more than I is an alcohol wash.
Dave P.
W. Wa. State
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