>However, field anecdotal reports from beekeepers in the corn and canola

>  areas do not support such an effect [increased mite virulence] to any
>> noticeable degree.
>>
>
> >Regarding the quote, are you actually getting statements that they are
> not noticing increased virulence or simply that they are able to maintain
> control?
>

These beekeepers are not using any varroa treatments at all.  Yet they have
colony survival equal to, or better than, many commercial beekeepers.  That
observation suggests that low levels of neonics do not make varroa more
virulent.


-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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