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, -- Gordon Scott [log in to unmask] Compuserve 100332,3310 Basingstoke Beekeeper [log in to unmask]