Hey all.  There was a article in our local paper this morning stating that
three hives in Charleston County, SC had been found infested with the (as
andy would say) Afro-Beetle!
 
  Lets see now.  Discovered in Florida in April.  found in SC in July.
They should have infected the entire US by this time next year!
 
  David Green -  Do you have any more information about this.  I know your
located closer to there than I.
 
We have controls for Varoa and Traecheal mites, but nothing for the Afro
Beetles and Bees.  What is the economic impact to beekeeping going to be
when the Beetles and African bees get a foothold into the comercial bee
areas of the Southeast (Al, GA, FL).
 
Rod Billett
Lexington, SC