In message <008301c31dcf$dc1e12a0$ed82bc3e@oemcomputer>, Christine Gray <[log in to unmask]> writes >Monitoring only >a selection of hives in an apiary can miss the odd one with above-average >infestation, which increases spread of Varooa. And those that have a lower than usual build-up. I am rearing queens and drones from a small selection of colonies with low mite counts even though the usual autumn treatments was delayed. I have two as yet untreated. I am hopeful of greater things to come. > Monitoring can only >become more necessary as resistant mites spread and we have to start using a >range of carefully-timed methods for Varooa control - unless of course a >new super 'silver bullet' appears , returning us to the golden age when all >we have to do is insert an annual treatment at a fixed time. I prefer the "holy grail" the mite tolerant bee. Let's all work together for this. -- James Kilty :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::