In reply to Allen DIck's message about the tracheal tubes, there is some
cloudiness there, depending on how much liquid seeps in after the head is
removed.  SOmetimes the tubes fill with honey, hemolymph or other body fluids
and looks cloudy.  If it is just discoloration, there is no problem.  If it
looks like there is something there, you have mites.
 
If you have a light infestation, the mites will be crowded around the opening
(spiracle) with the bodywall.  SOmetime only one or two mites will be there and
are very difficult to see.
 
If you see any dirty tubes treat your mites now with patties for overwinter
protection.
 
Good luck
 
Diana
 
 
Diana Sammataro
Dept Entomology
The Ohio State University,
1735 Neil Ave.
Columbus OH 43210 1220
 
Phone: 614 292 9089, Fax: 614 292 2180
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