GET READY FOR THE MITE-A-THON!
September 8 to 15, 2018 SPREAD THE WORD - Local beekeeping clubs and associations are key to making the Mite-A-Thon a success! The Mite-A-Thon is a tri-national effort to collect mite infestation data and to visualize Varroainfestations in honey bee colonies across North America within a one-week window. All beekeepers can participate, creating a rich distribution of sampling sites in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. OBJECTIVE: 1) To raise awareness about honey bee colony Varroa infestations in North America through effective monitoring methods. 2) Management strategies will be made available for discussion within bee organizations utilizing Mite-A-Thon partner developed information and outreach materials. PARTICIPANTS: All beekeepers in North America are encouraged to participate. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
DATA COLLECTION: Varroa monitoring data will be uploaded to www.mitecheck.com. CONTACT: miteathon@pollinator.org or 415 362-1137 Get resources and stay up to date at www.pollinator.org/miteathon!
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Mike
9/15/2018 01:24:14 pm
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