The northwest corner of Arkansas has been hit hard with losses
from Varroa mites this past year.  Many yards were 100% killed with lots
of honey left on the hives.  I finally was able to secure 2 live colonies
for classroom demonstration use from a beekeeper who had 15 alive in 1994.
These are under treatment with Apistan strips and Crisco patties.  This
is a hobbyist area and little treatment has been done in the past.  The
commercial operations in the eastern, Mississippi delta part of the state
are fairing much better.
 
Gerald Wallis                |     Internet:  [log in to unmask]
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