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Dee wrote:

>>I know that small cell can already handle the
problem with chewing out of varroa, but can the larger
cells that allows for reproduction? Sounds like more
internal imbalance somehow. Then with the mites lured back
there................. What is the next step for large cell
beekeepers? Trapping them somehow? Some new type of bait
setup/trap to purchase to add to the arsenal?

The attracting extracts could be used in drone comb to make drone comb varroa trapping even more effective.  I don't think the attractants are strong enough to lead the varroa hordes blindly down through the screened bottom board into a sticky death trap... :)

I like the fact that your colonies survive varroa w/o additional treatments on the 4.9 mm cell foundation.  I don't know why researchers don't idependently demostrate your methods with other strains of bees.  Especially, the gentle Carniolans that are optimum for northern suburbs.  And I wish the 4.9 mm foundation was available in food grade plastic...

I found very, very interesting what was reported here a few days ago that the cells built by any bees naturally [w/o foundation] were progressively smaller in size as one measured from the top of comb down.  This tells me that both 5.2 mm and 4.9 mm cells are artificial averages.  Ideally, the best foundation should simulate bees' natural comb pattern where there would be a progression in size.

Just a few thoughts.

Waldemar
LI, NY

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