I am interested in determining total Varroa mite numbers in research
honey bee colonies, including mites on adult bees and in brood.
I am prepared to destructively sample colonies if necessary.
Can anyone advise me on practical methods for doing this, or steer me to
some relevant reprints? Thanks.
Keith S. Delaplane
Dept. Entomology
200 Barrow Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602 USA
(706) 542-1765
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