>
> >Curious  do we know how many times a foundress mite may cycle?


Best estimate by Dr Martin is around 2.7 times.


>  If I use the numbers on the graph as success  and then compare it to your
> spreadsheet, there is a huge difference in "fertile" mites?
>

The above is carefully accounted for in my mite model.

>
> Wondering if a late season (July) time frame maybe the foundress mite may
> get more cycles  explaining some of the Aug spikes??
>
> Are you suggesting that one wave a magic wand for the mites to suddenly
start getting more sperm during their one-time mating, or experiencing a
sudden extension in survivorship at that time?  I haven't seen any evidence
of either occurring, but please let me know!


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

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