Bob Harrison has related several horror stories of mass killings of hives by varroa. We don't yet have varroa in the South Island of New Zealand - well not that we know, but its advent is thought to be inevitable, and we are of course very apprehensive of the damage it may well do. Bob, if I recall at all correctly, you acquired some SMR queens over a year ago. Can you give us your opinion of them please. Thanks very much. Regards, Barry Donovan Private Bag 4704 Christchurch New Zealand. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::