On Thu, 23 May 2002 10:26:10 -0400 OhioBeeFarmer
<[log in to unmask]> writes:
> Paul Harvey... said that Alabama's honey bees have been
> wiped out by a virus...
Several of our large commercial operators claim losses of up to 50% of
the colonies over the winter and early spring. Samples have been sent to
Beltsville for analysis. Symptoms look like 'Hairless Black Syndrome"
(Chronic Paralysis or Acute Bee Paralysis).
Rick & Nancy Leber
Beekeeping and Honey Production since 1987
Mobile, 'Sweet Home' Alabama