In message <[log in to unmask]>, Automatic digest processor <[log in to unmask]> writes >I counted 15 of the mites on the paper insert, within a twenty four hour >period. If I read it correctly. the varroa calculator gives a total of 1500 mites in the colony. with no control required. However, I would treat when I took the honey off, and unless you are on the heater moors that should be now. I would recommend joining your local association. There are plenty of branches in Lancs or Cumbria. E-mail me at the address below and I will give you contact addresses. -- Tom Speight [log in to unmask]