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I conducted my first alcohol test yesterday. And much to my surprise, I came up nearly mite free, I think...
In the three hives, I had 1, 2, and 1 mites visible. That is per half cup of bees.
I am confused though, because I had heard to sample the bees on open brood, which I did. Reading the instructions after the fact, they clearly says to sample the bees on capped brood.
Opened brood or capped brood, which frame would you sample?
Assuming I am <1%, is there any purpose in doing OA while there capped brood?
What is the general threshold for a mite wash to indicate treatment should be applied?
In the three hives, I had 1, 2, and 1 mites visible. That is per half cup of bees.
I am confused though, because I had heard to sample the bees on open brood, which I did. Reading the instructions after the fact, they clearly says to sample the bees on capped brood.
Opened brood or capped brood, which frame would you sample?
Assuming I am <1%, is there any purpose in doing OA while there capped brood?
What is the general threshold for a mite wash to indicate treatment should be applied?