On Tue, 18 Jul 1995, Kerry Clark 784-2225 fax (604) 784 2299 wrote:
 
>    General Advice: non-chemical strategies against tracheal mites: consider
>    mite resistant stock, installation of vegetable oil patties (March
>    through June), increased requeening and hive splitting with removal of
>    splits after a few days flight.
 
Good post Kerry.  Hope to hear lots of discussion.
 
Please clarify (for me) 'removal of splits after a few days flight'.
 
TIA
 
Allen
 
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