Anyone know of a hive collapsing from mites/viruses?

[Jennifer Radtke]

Randy Oliver is looking for a sample of bees from a hive with viruses (PMS), high mite counts, etc.

Let me know asap!  Thanks, Jennifer

[Addie Lanier]

Hi Jennifer,

I had a hive that had 100 mites (!!!) on 8/31. I put Amitraz on it, and then added Hop Guard (2 strips) for added attack on 9/6. I have no idea how its doing now. My hive is in Penngrove. 

Let me know if I can help.

Best,

Addie

On Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM 'Jennifer Radtke' via The Alameda County Beekeepers Association <the-alameda-county-b...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Randy Oliver is looking for a sample of bees from a hive with viruses (PMS), high mite counts, etc.

Let me know asap!  Thanks, Jennifer

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[Andrew Westbury]

Sadly, we have 20 mites per 500 bees as recorded yesterday in a sugar test :( 

On Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM 'Jennifer Radtke' via The Alameda County Beekeepers Association <the-alameda-county-b...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Randy Oliver is looking for a sample of bees from a hive with viruses (PMS), high mite counts, etc.

Let me know asap!  Thanks, Jennifer

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[Jennifer Radtke]

Thanks for responding everyone!  I believe I found some high mite bees to take to Randy's tomorrow.  Appreciate it!  -Jennifer