Dear List Members
 
Before Adrian sent his note out, I was in the process of doing mine. So here it
is. Thanks in advance.
To:  Cooperators for the Tracheal mite study
From:  Diana Sammataro
Date:  April 28, 1995
 
I am trying to accumulate data on the impact of colony survival before and
after tracheal mites were found in North America.  This is in conjunction with
my comparing the DNA of tracheal mites to see if there is a shift in mite
populations or if there is some geographical distribution of lethal and
non-lethal mites.  There is some circumstancial evidence that the lethality of
mites may be modifying since their discovery.  In order to track this, would
anyone who has the information, please answer the following questions and
return via email or snail mail your answers.  Thank you in advance.
 
Deadline: June 1, 1995.
 
     1. When were tracheal mites first recorded in your state/province/region?
 
     2. Prior to that year (answered in #1), what was the stateUs average loss
of bees over winter, not due to disease?
 
     3. After the tracheal mites were discovered, what was the average winter
loss in subsequent years, due to the mites?
 
     4. How and when do you test bees for mites andwhat technique is used to
find the tracheal mites?
 
     5. Do you have 5-10 yearUs worth of data on the infestation levels of
tracheal mites in your state?
 
     6. Your name, address, phone, fax, email.
 
Thank you again.  PLEASE ANSWER ME DIRECTLY, NOT VIA THE BEE LIST.
 
Diana Sammataro
Department of Entomology
The Ohio State University
1735 Neil Ave., 105 Botany & Zoology Bldg.
Columbus, OH 43210-1220
Phone: (614) 292-9089, Fax: (614) 292-2180
Email: [log in to unmask] ohio-state.edu