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>I've been toying with a thought on another method of organic varroa
>control. How about a mesh floor with room for a tray underneath?
>Periodically, slide in a tray with soapy water, and smoke the bees with
>tobacco smoke, which is known to make varroa fall off. I believe the soapy
>water would effectively kill any mites that dropped, removing any chance of
>climbing back up.  It would, of course require a specially built bottom
>board.  Any thoughts?

Why not just use the sticky inserts (Fablon?)TM or greased paper already
used widely in the U.K.?

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Tom Speight