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Re: Mite count
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"Pehling, David J" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:55:24 +0000
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From: Sarah Edna Brown <[log in to unmask]>

Date: 10/21/2018 9:33 AM (GMT-08:00)

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Subject: [BEE-L] Mite count



" very low count of mites like 1-2 n my last test in September..  I just tested the hive and found 20 mites in a 24 hour period"

...Depends upon how you monitor.

Natural mite drop is not a good indication unless you do it every 2 days or so. I'm experimenting with that myself. We will see if my bees survive my rough estimatations.

Most accurate count according to the folks that know more than I is an alcohol wash.

Dave P.

W. Wa. State



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