In message <[log in to unmask]>, stimey <[log in to unmask]> writes >Can anybody tell me what the threshold is in central NY, for varroa = >counts on screened bottom boards with stick board? I tested 5 hives out = >of 10 and had low counts in 24hrs. One hive had 1mite, Two had 3 One had = >4 and One had 5. I need to decide if I need to treat or wait till = >spring. Does each mite that drops represent 100 more or is it higher. = >All hives are avg. or stronger in two deep with from one to 4 shallows. = >By the way goldenrod flow slow, not seeing any asters yet, conditions = >dry. =20 Did you ever get an answer to this one. I don't remember seeing one on the list? If you did, would you let me know. Otherwise I shall use our Government's (old MAFF, new DEFRA) formulae to work it out. -- James Kilty