In message  <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:
> As I understand it, Varroa mites die within three days if they do not have
> a bee to munch on.
 
It takes a little longer than that -- about 7 or 8 days is a safer number.
 
Regards,
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Gordon Scott          [log in to unmask]   Compuserve 100332,3310
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