METRIC · VENOM SCIENCE
Mite Treatment Efficacy (MTE)
Measured knockdown of varroa mites following a treatment cycle, used to detect emerging acaricide resistance.
Venom ScienceUnit: %Monthly
Formula
Reduction in varroa load from pre- to post-treatment counts ÷ pre-treatment load.
Thresholds & Bands
| Band | Range | State |
|---|---|---|
| Effective | ≥ 90 | ok |
| Partial | 70-90 | warn |
| Resistant | < 70 | crit |