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Subject:	Re: Re: [BEE-L] Measuring Mite Immigration
From:	Bill Hesbach <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Mon, 8 Jan 2018 12:23:14 -0500
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Lloyd>Next we'd shake the bees to the bottom of the cage and then
immerse for a count of 10.  We'd then pour the bees into the nuc, release
the queen on top of the pile of wet bees, and move on.


Wow! I know bees have control of their spiracles and can close them for a time and obviously holding them closed the count of ten is within their capability. Opens up some possibilities for thinking of how to dunk a package for varroa treatment. Any suggestions?  


Bill Hesbach
Northeast USA

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