M.Berzonis wrote:
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> Can someone help me with a reference to article or book describing
> where Varroa mite lays eggs and a period of egg development?
>
> Almars Berzonis
 
 
 
Where? -        Varroa mite lays eggs into drone cells and worker cells.
                Drone cells are prefered and are attacked about 10 times
                more often.
 
period of egg
development?    The Varroa mite develops within 7 days. In a drone cell
                will develop up to 4 or 5 mites capable for
reproduction,
                in a worker cell fewer (2-3 mites) because of the
                shorter time of capping.
 
Unfortunately I don't know American or English references about this
theme (just German one). Nevertheless I hope I could help you!
 
J. Reimund S. from Germany, Northern Bavaria
 
 
 
semiprofessional beekeeper - beebreeder - insemination station