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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: Rodger J. on April 21, 2014, 04:00:41 PM

Title: Tiny red mites
Post by: Rodger J. on April 21, 2014, 04:00:41 PM
I believe these to be clover mites by the description I get on the internet. They are tiny and leave a blood looking stain when smashed. I saw several of these on the top of my hive today. Are they a problem for bees? :?
Title: Re: Tiny red mites
Post by: ricky_arthur on April 21, 2014, 05:20:48 PM
sounds like Varroa mites, yes they can be a problem.
Title: Re: Tiny red mites
Post by: iddee on April 21, 2014, 05:35:19 PM
No, they are not varroa.

No, they are not a problem for the hive.
Title: Re: Tiny red mites
Post by: Rodger J. on April 22, 2014, 12:07:58 AM
Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Tiny red mites
Post by: oliver on April 22, 2014, 08:59:14 AM
chiggers??
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