Hello Everyone, Whew! And I though the last monthly update came fast! Anyway, this last mite count ended on 8/18/02. Was about the same as the month before with the highest natural mite fall per hive at 3 mites per week. The lowest natural mite fall was 0 mites and the average mite fall was 1 mite per hive per week over a 3 week period. By this time last year I was observing quite a lot of bald headed brood which are signs of mite cleansing going on. I haven't seen any so far. Best Wishes Dennis