Are there any studies about irradiation/ radiation effects on varroa mites and honey bees? I understand that irradiation (UV-C) will kill spores, bacteria even dust mites and their eggs but does not penetrate any type cover (wax capping) very well. I would like to test some things with higher frequencies short of putting a frame of capped brood in the microwave oven for a ten second burst. Maybe there is a sweet spot of frequencies and power levels that would be disruptive to the mites life cycle but the bees would be indifferent to. Any input is much appreciated. 

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