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Mite and bee life cycles
« on: January 02, 2014, 01:45:24 pm »
Came across this video that explains the mite and bee life cycles.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2vg59Snt6c&feature=c4-overview&list=UUdd-eANN7tLmhzq5LqqZQMA

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Re: Mite and bee life cycles
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2014, 02:40:52 pm »
Good Video, nice explanation and detail!
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Re: Mite and bee life cycles
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2014, 04:28:12 pm »
great video apis, thanks!
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Re: Mite and bee life cycles
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2014, 07:20:35 am »
Good video thanks for posting it!
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Re: Mite and bee life cycles
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2014, 09:03:35 pm »
Good information there about examining the empty cells of pulled brood. I have been only looking on the brood itself for mite signs.
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