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Re: Mites during the winter.
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T & M Weatherhead <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 25 Jul 2004 10:56:15 +1000
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> .>     My question is how long are Varroa able to survive in the winter
> without brood to breed in?

> 7 days I am told without a host  to feed on..

The figure of 3 days is mentioned in our Ausvetplan when there is no food
present.

Also in a New Zealand publication it says up to five and a half days but
usually much less.

Trevor Weatherhead
AUSTRALIA

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