> > So, people are moving varroa infested bees into areas that did not have varroa. > > Why?? Hi Tom, Varroa moves in mysterious ways! More to the point, people do move varroa over vast distances; varroa was introduced to Wales by beekeepers moving bees e.g. to the heather. Having said that, it was only a matter of time before it reached us by more natural means. Introduction to Ireland was very probably via Wales! swarms are known to travel via lorries on ferries, and could travel some distance into Ireland before dropping off. Only speculation, but does account for first discoveries in unexpected places John Burgess, Editor Gwenynwyr Cymru/The Welsh Beekeeper