The northwest corner of Arkansas has been hit hard with losses
from Varroa mites this past year. Many yards were 100% killed with lots
of honey left on the hives. I finally was able to secure 2 live colonies
for classroom demonstration use from a beekeeper who had 15 alive in 1994.
These are under treatment with Apistan strips and Crisco patties. This
is a hobbyist area and little treatment has been done in the past. The
commercial operations in the eastern, Mississippi delta part of the state
are fairing much better.
Gerald Wallis | Internet: [log in to unmask]
A320 Dept. of Entomology | Ham: [log in to unmask]
University of Arkansas | Phone: (501) 575-7689
Fayetteville, AR 72701 | Home Phone:(501) 524-3094
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