In message <001901c37487$cdb2a5f0$e5ad72d8@SOD>, Todd <[log in to unmask]> writes >It would appear that the broodless period had a substantial impact on >total varroa population. I've also noticed that the queens seem to be laying at >an accelerated pace, seemingly making up for lost time. We have noticed periods after a brood break due to poor weather that mite falls are low. I suspect that they have all charged into the new brood and later counts will show them higher. One day soon, I will count my samples rather than assessing them as low, medium (wait) or high (treat). -- James Kilty :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::