Dennis Scott wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-03-18 11:49:04 EST, [log in to unmask] (Steve
> Pearce) writes:
>
> <<
>  This may be a very long shot, but here goes, I think we need lateral
> thinking (apologies)
>
>  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!