Bob  wrote:
>When you use any IPM method such as drone brood removal, FGMO or screened
>bottom boards you knock back the varroa population thus extending the time
>the hive can  survive .

 100% elimination of varroa from the hive is not >possible  we have been
told by researchers.
>
>As time goes on each year the varroa mite load continues to rise as a
higher >mite load starts the spring with methods which provide little
control and >then you find yourself with a hive at varroa load threshold.

Normand said:
That is simply not true and happens only when there is poor management.

I will humor you and let you explain *in your opinion* why any part of the
above is not beekeeping research gospel.

The above happens even with excellent management! The above is simply the
result me sitting  through countless hours of seminars by the worlds best
researchers and my personal experience. As I said the above is simple
basics.

I also do advanced varroa control !

Bob

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