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Re: Swarming and varroa
From:
Tom Allen <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 16 Jul 1996 00:05:58 -0400
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Adrian, thaks for the interesting  hypotheses re subject.
 
Why do you feel that swarming interupts the varroa life cycle. Is it because
there are
no cells in which to lay varroa mite eggs?  Would not varroa adults travel on
swarming drones? and thus be the progenitors of new varroa infestations?

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