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Re: selection of washing fluid influences mite harvest
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:27:39 -0700
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> >Some mites seem to float in a water based solution and hang up on the bee
> bulk.
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I agree with Medhat--alcohol is less dense than water, so mites are less
buoyant in alcohol.

I personally don't care for windshield wiper fluid due to the colorant and
the bubbles.  We have great results with the most inexpensive isopropyl
alcohol I can find--50% isopropyl rubbing alcohol from the dollar store.



-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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