>
> > It had to do with his claim that when the queen first start laying, the
> mites all go to the first brood cells that are layed up and end up killing
> the papau and thierselves.


Glenn, you're a bit wordy for me to read everything that you're writing, so
I apologize for skimming through your posts.  May I respectfully suggest
that you take a bit of time to distill your thoughts for discussion?

As far as the above claim, I've seen zero evidence in support, and have
questioned Mel about it.  It's easy to check for yourself.  Mel stays ahead
of varroa by simple math.  In response to Charlie's question, few pupae
survive an infestation of more than a few mites.


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

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