Science and rational Varroa control

[Adam]

I tend to miss threads down the main page - or under 'Local Associations' in this case...

What's best method for checking for mites; alcohol wash or sugar shake?

[Paul_]

I tend to miss threads down the main page - or under 'Local Associations' in this case...

What's best method for checking for mites; alcohol wash or sugar shake?

This is a good summary of the various methods: http://scientificbeekeeping.com/sick...oring-methods/

I use the alcohol because it's just easier for me - although it smells alot when you poor it in your bee tool bag by mistake

[Greengage]

nice link tks