On 10 Jan 97 at 9:51, Bonnie Pierson wrote: grease patties
 
 
> believe that the grease coats the two front legs of the mites and masks all
> their senses.  Mites can't tell hot or cold,  or dry or oily,ect, and end up
> just wandering instead of host searching, home searching.
 
Instant question! Are we discussing T or V mites, as I am suprised if
these statements concern Varroa. Perhaps Bonnie could add a bit more? For
example was anything added to the grease patties?
        Was any sampling for Varroa done during this time period?
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