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? <snip> > 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. ******************************************* The Bee Works, 9 Progress Dr, Unit 2, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 6H1 Phone/fax 705-326-7171 David Eyre, Owner. http://www.muskoka.net/~beeworks ********************************************