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Dennis Scott wrote:
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> In a message dated 97-03-18 11:49:04 EST, [log in to unmask] (Steve
> Pearce) writes:
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> <<
> This may be a very long shot, but here goes, I think we need lateral
> thinking (apologies)
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> Now, has anybody tried to dump a particle which of a similar size and shape
> to a Varroa on the
> bees, would this entice them to clean off all the particles, including the
> mites in the process,
> maybe it could be slightly sticky. Presumably bees groom eachother,
> especially when the
> contamination is severe, such as wen flour is shaken on the bees etc.
>
> If an "artificial mite" was produced which was inert, or made of food grade
> plastic then there
> would be no chemical problems with food production etc.
>
> Have I been staring into this screen too long ?
>
> Steve Pearce
> >>
> Nope
> This is how things are discovered, nothing ventured, nothing
> gained. Most things that are fixed or improved are done through serendipity
> or persistence. Good luck, maybe you have the fix.
Way too long!
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