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In message <[log in to unmask]>, stimey
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>Can anybody tell me what the threshold is in central NY, for varroa =
>counts on screened bottom boards with stick board? I tested 5 hives out =
>of 10 and had low counts in 24hrs. One hive had 1mite, Two had 3 One had =
>4 and One had 5. I need to decide if I need to treat or wait till =
>spring. Does each mite that drops represent 100 more or is it higher. =
>All hives are avg. or stronger in two deep with from one to 4 shallows. =
>By the way goldenrod flow slow, not seeing any asters yet, conditions =
>dry. =20
Did you ever get an answer to this one. I don't remember seeing one on
the list? If you did, would you let me know. Otherwise I shall use our
Government's (old MAFF, new DEFRA) formulae to work it out.
--
James Kilty
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