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We talk about mites as if they are a Hive creature only. I think we miss a lot of things that obviously happen outside the hive.
When I lived in the Ozarks a long time ago, we had what we called "seed ticks" they are actually immature deer ticks, but no matter. Same family as mites, and the same size, if not a bit smaller. They are EXTREMLY mobile. If one watched the Fescue grass closely along trails you would sometimes see blades 3-4 feet of the ground with a reddish color. They were covered with thousands of seed ticks. All waving the forelegs in the air looking for a ride. Knock em of and they climb back up.
Point being watching mites and seed ticks I see the same mobility. Mites are quite capable of a lot of walking about. Dennis said once he didn't think they were very mobile. Hes flat wrong. They are very mobile and will live 6-7 days outside the hive at least.
That’s plenty of time to relocate.
Charles
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