Hello Dennis & All,

Dennis said:
My small cell hives have been able to tolerate the mites without
treatment going on four years now so varroa mites are a non-issue with them.

Wow ! Has it been four years since you started small cell? Time really
flies! I remember when you were only talking about small cell on BEE-L!

If I understand correctly you have just finished your full third year?

In order to compare bees on small cell to my own research with SMR queens
daughters and the Russian lines what would you say is the average 24 hour
natural varroa fall in August with your small cell bees if you do not mind
sharing the information.

Only wanting information and not to put you on the spot you can email me
directly if you wish.

Have you noticed a increase in varroa counts each spring for each year you
leave the bees untreated?

Thanks in advance!

Bob

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