The archives are your friend. The
> wheel has actually
> been invented.

IMO< the wheel might have some alignment problems.  The Archives has some great info,  but is forever changing. Time and again, studies have been disputed and debunked by several of the professional debunkers of the list.  What was once ‘breeding varroa resistance’ has been basically debunked by some on this list during  2006 - 2007,  for the excuse of ’non virulent mites’.   What was once stress caused dwindling from nectar dearth and other stress, has lately become CCD caused.  Death from any unexplained loss is lately often said to be CCD, when many losses prior to CCD often had a known cause like bad management or common bee malady etc.  

So while the archives can be your friend, it’s a friend I would not hold unquestioned trust in,  where as, your best friend is always a real time friend in the here and now, one that you can actually cross examine, and ask questions, to get the most current information. 

Joe   


      

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