Brood Break Effect Calculator

Estimate

Calculate the mite reduction from a brood break, with or without OAV treatment during the broodless period.

Current Mite %(%)

Brood Break Duration(days)

21 days = 1 full brood cycle

Treatment Efficacy(%)

Treat with OAV during broodless period

Results

Mite reduction

92%

Resulting mite level

0.3%

Brood cycles disrupted

1.1

A 24-day brood break exposes phoretic mites, then treatment kills 90% of remaining. Combined effect: 92% reduction.

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