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Re: mite drop [collection methods]
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Mike Stoops <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:47:28 -0700
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Anne Brennan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:I scrape off most of the vaseline but usually don't re-coat the board every time. 

Might place the scrapings in a coffee filter, place the filter in the top part of a jar, and microwave at a low setting.  This would allow the vaseline to drain into the bottom of the jar for reuse, and would collect all the mites on the filter.  As you pick them off you have an accurate count and can use the filter again.

Just a thought, few as those are.

Mike in LA

 
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