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But we need them fresh!

But we need them fresh!. p.kennedy@exeter.ac.uk. Collecting mites. Bottom boards / Varroa screens • slide in your clean board (if in already, just slide out to clean first and return). • leave in for 24 – 48 hrs.

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But we need them fresh!

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  1. But we need them fresh! p.kennedy@exeter.ac.uk

  2. Collecting mites Bottom boards / Varroa screens • slide in your clean board(if in already, just slide out to clean first and return). • leave in for 24 – 48 hrs. • collect all mites as you count them (place in small container),or … just brush everything into a sealable bag. •mites from each hive in a different container/bag. Mites need to arrive within 7 days of boards going in;e.g. set up Sunday, collect Tuesday, & post Tuesday/Wednesday.

  3. Sending mites Include the following details: • your name. • your address (approximate if you prefer; postal address ifyou’d like to receive results). • colony ID. • dates & details of previous treatments. Send mites & details 1st class to: Joel Gonzalez Cabrera RothamstedResearch, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ.

  4. Thank you for your help ! For further information: p.kennedy@exeter.ac.uk Tel. 01326 259470

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