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Mite-A-Thon 2019: Beekeeping Community Unite to Track Varroa Infestations

Join the Mite-A-Thon from September 7 to September 21, 2019, to raise awareness and monitor Varroa infestations in North America. Beekeepers can participate in data collection by testing colonies and sharing results at www.mitecheck.com. Help bridge data gaps and safeguard honey bee colonies. Spread the word and get involved!

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Mite-A-Thon 2019: Beekeeping Community Unite to Track Varroa Infestations

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  1. Mite-A-Thon Date: September 7 to September 21, 2019 Location: North America 1

  2. Mite-A-Thon: What is it? • Objectives • To raise awareness about honey bee colony Varroa infestations in North America through effective monitoring methods. • To make available management strategies for discussion within bee organizations utilizing Mite‐A‐Thon partner developed information and outreach materials. • Participants Mite-A-Thon is a tri-national effort to collect mite infestation data and to visualize Varroa infestations in honey bee colonies across North America within a one week window. All beekeepers can participate, creating a rich distribution of sampling sites in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. • Data Varroa monitoring data will be uploaded to www.mitecheck.com. 2

  3. Mite-A-Thon 2018Recap Overview: • > 650 participants • 2,323 colonies tested. • 14 management methods reported. Mapping: • Large portions of the country with no reported data. • Almost no participation in the top 3 honey producing states: North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. Need more participation this year, especially from gap areas! 3

  4. How toParticipate Data Collection (September 7-21, 2019): P2 Responded By Delivering: Monitor the level of mites per 100 bees. Use an alcohol wash or powdered sugar roll . Collect data on location, total number of hives, number of hives tested, local habitat, and the number of mites counted from each hive. Enter data on www.mitecheck.com. Spread the Word: Encourage beekeepers to participate and help them prepare testing kits. Get resources at www.pollinator.org/miteathon Questions: miteathon@pollinator.orgor 415-362-1137 4

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