What varroa mite treatment is suggested
for captured swarms? It would seem one would want
to get rid of the varroa mites before they have a
chance to lay any eggs and get a foothold.
 
        Given the mites life cycle would the
treatment work fast enough or would placing the
queen in a cage for a few days provide a better
chance of killing the mites and starting with
clean brood?
 
        In conjuction with this question it would
seem moving a frame of brood, capped or uncapped
into an acquired swarm would be increasing the
mites chances.
 
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