> Are the mites somehow noticing strangers in the hive and hitching rides?

I found this really interesting on how mites can mimic their scent to match
a bee, larva or hive. So I imagine they can tell strangers are in the hive
by the smell of the bees.

National Honey Show - Ghosts in the Hive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE4emUMyOWs

Karen T-K

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