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Re: Tracheal Mite Identification
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Ben Smith <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 12 Mar 2003 13:01:57 -0000
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Garrett M Martin
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 1:00 AM
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> Subject: [BEE-L] Tracheal Mite Identification
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> In the book ABC-XYZ of Bee Culture on page 315 it refers to using sodium
> hydroxide for finding tracheal mites.  Does any one know where I can buy
> this in small amounts for my personal use?

Sodium Hydroxide = Caustic soda, any hardware shop will have it, the 'pearl'
form is fairly pure.
(it is used for clearing drains etc)
Ben.

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