Hive crash.

[Ben Framed]

Researchers have been trying to breed varroa-resistant mites,

Huh, what the heck is this?

I quoted so I dared not change their words. I think we all understand their meaning?

[van from Arkansas]

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Update, although I was quick to open, inspect, reduce entrance to 3/4 inch and close the hive, only taking 2-3 minutes, the weak hive was discovered and is now being robbed.  Now bees are all over the entrance.  Not a good way to end my day.  Already sundown so soon bees will be back to their hives.
Van
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Mr. Van: sorry for your loss. I would recommend treating all your hives ASAP as the robbers are  sure to take these parasites back to their home hives.. Thanks for all the pictures and commentary. A real eye opener once again for me as I remember what Member went through last season. Beeboy01 also.   
May you find blessing out of the ashes.
Phillip

Mr Van, let me  reemphasize the importance of treating the rest of your hives for mites immediately.
Phillip

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?According to Papendieck, bees easily transmit the mite to other beekeepers' hives in what apiarists call robbery.
"It happens when certain colonies are being robbed by other bees. Large numbers of bees from different colonies attack weak hives and steal their stocks. At the same time, parasites and diseases are exchanged", he says.
Researchers have been trying to breed varroa-resistant mites, but so far they haven't had much success.?
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Good advice, yes, treat as the robbers carry the hitch hikers back to new hives.  Thanks Phil

[Ben Framed]

Your welcome Mr Van. I had reasoned that you had probably done this, but in the case that a newer beekeeper, which may have the same unpleasant experience in the future, would not only learn from your very informing information, but also be reminded of the importance of protecting the remaining hives from the hitchhiking mites, as timing is critical.   
Phillip