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Re: Autumn Invasion of Varroa
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"Karen Thurlow-Kimball, New Moon Apiary" <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:11:36 -0400
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> Are the mites somehow noticing strangers in the hive and hitching rides?

I found this really interesting on how mites can mimic their scent to match
a bee, larva or hive. So I imagine they can tell strangers are in the hive
by the smell of the bees.

National Honey Show - Ghosts in the Hive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE4emUMyOWs

Karen T-K

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