Randy Oliver Mite Wash Video
There is a sacrifice when alcohol washing for mites. Approximately 300 bees (cups worth) will have to volunteer for the wash. Losing these bees are well worth the price when you consider the possibility of losing the entire hive due to varroa mites. For additional info visit Randy Olivers website.
Below collecting the bees for the alcohol wash.
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