We have brought this up before, but since then technology has marched on.

In my recent investigations of varroa in my hives, I have become aware of the
need to be able to see the little rascals better.  Apparently some of the 
dropped mites are alive, but I can't see that.

I remember when I was in John Harbo's lab in 2003, he had a dandy set-up 
for looking into cells and being able to watch on a computer or monitor.  
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/images/2005/harbo(1)_small.jpg
Also see http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/2003/diary011003.htm

I always wanted to duplicate that set-up since there was good depth of field 
and a group could watch the mites in action in armchair comfort.
Cost was a deterrent, though and I never did it.

Today, I was looking on DHGate.com
http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/microscope.html#search
and I see quite a few options.

I thought I would share this with you and ask if anyone has any experience 
with any of these devices and can make recommendations.  

If not, they they look cheap enough that I might just buy several and take 
a chance.

Talk to me.

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