>  Hi everyone;
>
>         In the Bee-L there has been much discussion of the mite
>         infestation in bees. There is a regular confussion, with talk of
>         brood examination for mites.
>
>         V, mites are found in the breathing systems (trachea and
>         spiracles) of mature bees.
 
Excuse me, but you are dead wrong -- again.  If there is confusion,
it is on your end.
 
You are apparently unaware that there are two types of mites
currently causing serious damage in bee colonies worldwide --
Tracheal, and Varroa. They have both been discussed actively on this
list.
 
The former mite does, in fact live in the breathing tubes.  The latter
could never get in to a tracheal tube  --  the mite is simply far too large.
 
Please research before you post.  I know we all make mistakes, but
you are batting about 2 for 10 by my reckoning  --- even giving you
credit for some pretty questionable or incomprehensible posts.
 
We do have some newer beekeeper members who might be led astray by
such misinformation.
 
> Note:   Honey found in the pyramids, contained active AFB/EFB, many
> centaries
 
Active foulbrood -- by definition -- requires current brood rearing
in a bee colony.  I suspect you are trying to say that  spores found
in the honey were viable, which is a different thing entirely.
 
You are batting zero for two on this post.
 
I apologise in advance if you have some disease which affects your
judgement and memory,  as I understand you are a learned man.
 
However if your problem is what I suspect, please make sure you are
sober when you post to the list.
 
TIA.
 
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0
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