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Subject:	Re: varoa mite thresholds
From:	John Olivier <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:38:46 -0400
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Due to advanced age and an unsound mind I no longer do mite tests on a 300 bee sample as I have lost more colonies from robbing frenzies than I have due to mite damage. Instead I pam spray the sticky boards then do a OAV treatment then take a look at the board the next morning.  I could then count the mites and estimate the colony size by the ammout of bees on the frames and get an idea of the infestation as a percentage but generally do not bother, if the mite drop is high I just continue to treat every 3 to 4 days until very few mites fall.

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