Re: mites. I'd like to find out if anyone has done studies on seasonal migration of varroa mite clouds.
That is a good question. I hear often from beekeepers which treat, about mite bombs. But has anyone actually done a direct experimental study? If mites don't have wings, how do they migrate en-mass?
Likewise, has anyone done a direct experimental study on whether masks protect you or others from corona virus? I've seen several about how "particles" are transferred, but any direct research? There should be. It should be easy enough. It should be widely publicized. But nothing. Other than some people blaming others for not wearing masks.
Beaches and bars opening up followed by increased corona cases is certainly interesting, but scientifically means nothing. Other than an opportunity to do an experiment on the idea.
Many people treat for mites. One neighbor doesn't. Many people lose their hives to mites.
Many people wear masks. One neighbor doesn't. Many people get sick.
It could be the cause in each case. But science requires an experiment.
The mites in your county were intense, then disappeared. Did powdered sugar kill all the mites? Or is it migration? Or is it that the bees saw a problem and took care of it themselves? We could speculate on any number of ideas, but without a scientific experiment, it's just speculation. Like masks.
I've heard the media say masks "reduce" the "particles" (but not specifically corona or other viruses) expelled.
Question: How many virus particles does it take to make one sick? If 10% of virus particles are still escaping out of your mask, does that mean someone else who is susceptible only has only a 10% chance of getting sick or is it closer to 100%? Or are increased cases some other thing happening that has nothing to do with masks? Without a scientific experiment, it's just speculation.