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i am not quite sure how/where to look up research or what sorts of books are available. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
I would like to better understand the effects of powdered sugar on the mite and bee. I have read both that the sugar causes the bees to groom themselves thereby removing the mite, but also that powdered sugar causes the mites to 'lose grip' on the bee. It would surprise me if these were both true, and i would like to understand it better in order to plan how to impliment this for my bees effectively.
Additionally i have long heard that powdered sugar roll is less accurate in counting mites than alcohol wash, and i would like to find the origin of thay study as well.
Really, anything would be helpful. Just looking to educate myself.
Many thanks.
I would like to better understand the effects of powdered sugar on the mite and bee. I have read both that the sugar causes the bees to groom themselves thereby removing the mite, but also that powdered sugar causes the mites to 'lose grip' on the bee. It would surprise me if these were both true, and i would like to understand it better in order to plan how to impliment this for my bees effectively.
Additionally i have long heard that powdered sugar roll is less accurate in counting mites than alcohol wash, and i would like to find the origin of thay study as well.
Really, anything would be helpful. Just looking to educate myself.
Many thanks.