> I know of the claim that males are killed but how does one know? Can
> they be the original mother mites that survived the treatment in
> capped brood?
I can't answer that, but I do have some notes on this topic here -- FWIW.
http://honeybeeworld.com/diary/2011/diary021011.htm
Hope it helps.
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Allen Dick
Swalwell, Alberta, Canada
51°33'37.58"N 113°18'54.24"W
Semi-retired - 40+ years keeping bees - 4500 hives max
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http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/
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