William said "No mites.
Just makes you wonder what is going on. Any other people finding the same?"
I haven't seen a mite on my bees all year. I have looked many time by ether roll and pulling drone brood. However, I was a bee inspector earlier in the year and saw thousands in other hives. I know mites are there and am afraid to not treat, so I am going to treat. If they are not there, there is no risk of them developing resistance. If they are there, I want to destroy all I can before production of final brood for the season.
Lloyd
Lloyd Spear, Owner of Ross Rounds, Inc.
Manufacturer of round comb honey equipment and Sundance pollen traps