From: "Barry Donovan" " two papers a couple of years ago, from South Africa & New Zealand , > showed that varroa reproduced just as well in 4.7 mm > cells as larger cells" That deals with one question - do mites breed just as well when space in the cell is restricted? What about the second question - do bees uncap more infested cells if those are SMALL-sized ? Did those studies address that? Were the studies in a lab (where natural bee behaviour may have been inhibited) or in the field? If Barry can remember more, it would be interesting. Robin Dartington :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::