> Also, do we know the genetics of resistance, what the biochemistry is, or
if there may be a competative advantage of sensitive over resistant?

Yes, yes, and yes.

>Keep in mind, fluvalinate has a half-life of seven years in wax

Thanks for bringing this up, Jerry!  One cannot expect mite populations to
revert to susceptibility as long as combs are full of the miticide.

Randy Oliver

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