How I put Varroa mites under the microscope 🔬 Preparation and observation

How I put Varroa mites under the microscope 🔬 Preparation and observation | 250

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@alecv1431 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Fascinating video once again. I am a hobbyist beekeeper, the varroa mites shown are the female of the species. If you look hard at the sticky sheet you are bound to find the male. They are much smaller and paler in colour. They also look more spider like in appearance. You may also find pollen beetles and sugar mites which are interesting to view. Brilliant video, thank you.

@inharmonywithearth9982 Жыл бұрын

Don't the trachael mite, the small hive beetle, the bee louse, and much more.

@tommiearcade 2 жыл бұрын

No city on this planet has more residents then microbe-hunter has subscribers, he’d need the population of New York City plus 150,000 more, there is no stadium with nearly that many seats, thank you for your teachings you are a professor and goodness gracious you do profess so thank you.

@alecv1431 2 жыл бұрын

I have found evidence of bees biting in my own hives and not just the dreaded Varroa. A colony that 'learns' to bite the mites is quite a strong colony. The term allocated to this behaviour is Bee Bite, funnily enough. They also bite or chew their way through newspaper which we use at the end of the season to Unite a weak colony with another or a stronger colony ensuring they have a better chance of surviving the Winter. Evidence of this is usually found on the Varroa tray at the bottom of the hive, You will find tiny pieces of chewed or bitten newsprint. It looks fascinating under the microscope.

@tommiearcade 2 жыл бұрын

Idk where to see how many channels I follow, certainly don’t want to follow more then I can watch but microbe hunter would be the absolute last that I would remove, out of over 200 so thank you again microbe-hunter and happy microbe hunting as always.

@timk577 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make and share these videos. They are so interesting, I learn something new in every one. Great job!

@eugenetswong 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to show us this, Microbehunter.

@candynewton4945 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thank you for the unique microscopy of nature I would never see because I focus on my interests. However I enjoy seeing your knowledge too.🐝🇺🇸🌹

@alexandroscolombo8015 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. I would like to know more for bleaching varroa techniques. Looking forward for nex video to varroa. Perhaps a next video on nosema, bee gut biology, pollen, or honey under the microscope.

@matthewwagner47 2 жыл бұрын

They have almost wiped out in eastern united states. Remember when i was young honey bees were common but now I Havnt seen a honey bee in afew years.

@DeForestRanger 2 жыл бұрын

This made me laugh. I get excited when friends send me little bits of lichen to analyze.

@ColinTimmins 2 жыл бұрын

You know that you are truly loved when someone gifts you a parchment with dead mites on it. lol =]

@nightstormoutdoors6080 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't like to be the person assigned to the task of counting these mites and then having to separate those with legs from those without - how tedious. Fascinating stuff, though, and again nice microscopy.

@gingazaurus 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you for the video.

@JohnDuthie 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of buying an entry-level microscope to dip my toes. Microscopy is amazing.

@candynewton4945 2 жыл бұрын

Save and buy an intermediate microscope, our experience is entry level microscope is limiting in every view. Maybe ask this man what cheaper one is better? Just commenting on this because we bought entry level for children and did not work well. We bought more expensive and voila! One of my mottos: "You never regret buying quality, if you take care of it, it will last a lifetime." Save your money month after month, in a year or two, you'll have enough to buy quality.🇺🇸🖒🌹

@JohnDuthie 2 жыл бұрын

@@candynewton4945 It's one of those hobbies that requires research before buying. I've checked Amazon and there are so many different types, styles, magnification, options, etc.. Which Microscope did you end up purchasing?

@candynewton4945 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDuthie to be honest, our children are grown and I do not remember, however research to find the microscope you need today would be necessary. The best recommendations for today's market would be from this man. I see he has affiliate links and a shop on this page. If it were me, I'd start here and ask his advice. The beauty of KZbin. 😉🇺🇸👍

@JohnDuthie 2 жыл бұрын

@@candynewton4945 Thanks for the advice! I have already found his second channel along with videos on what to look for when buying and traps to avoid. I haven't pulled the trigger yet because I already have 100 other hobbies haha

@RonRonAngel1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Oliver, is it possible that the mite's extremities were entrapped in some biologically defensive feature of the bee? Thanks for showing; fascinating

@ColinTimmins 2 жыл бұрын

"The reflection might be disturbing." No, the mites are disturbing. I can't stand most parasitic creepy crawly things but I still find them fascinating. Especially when they are stuck between two pieces of glass under a microscope. lol Edit: The bees can bite the mites leg's off? Brutal... Go bees GO! Go get them! =]

@Mewtwo-xi5og Жыл бұрын

yooooooooo

@marcspector6518 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir I also want to become a scientist I will watch your videos anytime they are interesting

@Dianaquesgmua 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I also have a microscope and I have seen a lot of organisms, but I haven't really figured out what each organism is, or what species it is or the name, so I was wondering if there is a way that I could send picture to someone and they could tell me what the organism in the picture really is?

@Tomagotchiify 2 жыл бұрын

I love science! lets solve this bee crisis! No bee, No food 😩

@runesmom1 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, is it possible that the little legs of the mites get broken off & remain stuck to the sticky plastic foil when the mite is removed from the sticky foil? Maybe that’s why some of them have their legs broken off?

@Microbehunter 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is possible that the mite becomes damaged during processing. But in the case of the electron micrograph, this was caused by the bees. There was a separate study done on this topic.

@tommiearcade 2 жыл бұрын

Can you put some of your hairs under the microscope for us? Perhaps Before and after shampoo and conditioner if you do use them.