With Two hive I have not really done an OA tmt till this week for the year. I built the bottom boards that have the mineral oil containers in the bottom and they were full of SHB. I removed the tubs placed the sticky boards and could find no mites after a day. I pulled the boards and did my OA yesterday at daylight, replaced the boards and wonder how long it takes to see dead mites on the board? I looked at one and found no mites this am. I did have some SHB on the boards and some small black items that look about like a big flea. What is this? roach droppings? ?
How long does it take for the mites to die and fall off? It should be a pretty good kill since most of the Brood was capped about 12 days ago and should be hatched out.
And yes I do not do alcohol checks.
Any suggestions appreciated. Jim
How long does it take for the mites to die and fall off? It should be a pretty good kill since most of the Brood was capped about 12 days ago and should be hatched out.
And yes I do not do alcohol checks.
Any suggestions appreciated. Jim