Reviewed notes and corrections
The relevant distinction is mite exposure. Mites protected under capped brood are not reached in the same way as exposed mites during oxalic-acid vaporization. Broodlessness can improve access, but does not guarantee one universal efficacy percentage. Follow the specific registered product’s approved method and timing, then measure the colony’s response.
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The image displayed above now uses approved photographs of real Varroa mites. Where its wording differs from these reviewed notes, use the corrections on this page. Mite photographs updated October 31, 2026.
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VarroaDestructor.com · Reviewed October 14, 2026
