The basic truth to remember is that the BIP data is a self-reported survey.
Also, one cannot manage that which they do not measure.

> " losses were SIGNIFICANTLY higher if they monitored (43.5%) compared to
not (35%)" 

This might be better phrased as: "Far more accurate data is available from
those who monitor their varroa loads, than those who do not".  

This should be no surprise - more accurate data of all types is available
from those who actually keep records, rather than subscribing to a belief
system that (incredibly) claims that they don't even need to monitor/record
their mite loads.

A pocket notebook from the dollar store and a pencil is the most fundamental
beekeeping tool.  Without it, one may own some bees, but cannot be said to
be "keeping" them, in the sense of ethical/responsible animal husbandry.

I like these best - sturdy sewn binding, appropriate cover, recycled, and
pocket-sized.  Also waaay cool.
https://decomposition.com/product/pocket-4x6-decomposition-book-honeycomb-li
ned-pages/

https://tinyurl.com/ya8mtoka

This type is waterproof, but far less cool, for those days with less-than
ideal weather:
https://www.amazon.com/Indestructible-Waterproof-Tearproof-Weatherproof-Note
book/dp/B0797HXYVQ?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&psc=1

https://tinyurl.com/y94lvs4q

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