On 27 Aug 97 at 11:34, Linda Campbell wrote:
 
> infestation and that the colony will be dead in a month. This
> saddens me but of more concern is what happens to the mites?
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> Will the mites still be alive and well and eager if my new colony
> comes to this spot to rob honey from the dozer transmission. Should
> I leave these bees to die or should I try to do something. It seems
 
Everyone has answered this post, but, not the question.
Varroa mites can't travel and will not survive after the hive dies
out. Therefore as a possible site of reinfection, bearing in mind it
will be spring next year before new bees come into the area, it won't
be possible to reinfect anything.
        As a precaution, after the wild hive is dead, I would seal the
entrance with expandable foam, or similar. The site might have Foul
brood etc.
 
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