This article might explain a lot. http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publications.htm?seq_no_115=192535 Harper's Honey Farm Charles Harper [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] (337) 298 6261 Ian Steppler wrote: > > Does anyone have any theory on how the bees are able to supress the mites > ability to reproduce? > ****************************************************** * Full guidelines for BEE-L posting are at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm * ******************************************************
