James Fischer wrote:

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>Anyone have an actual solution to suggest?
>I'm fresh out.
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When Tracheal first came into being as a pest and then Varroa there were
many calls for closing the borders. Tony Jadczak, the State Bee
Inspector in Maine, recognized that this would be counterproductive and
set up a joint inspection program with the states involved with
migratory beekeepers coming to Maine. It has worked well, especially
since the growers recognize that pests hurt their profits since weak
colonies will not give the same pollination as a strong colony. Tony can
use that as leverage.

Yes, varroa still comes in but is caught and treated. Same with SHB,
AFB, EFB, SB, CB, etc. With over 60,000 colonies coming into the State
every year, what is most amazing is that most all go along with the
rules. In today's moral morass it is heartening to know that so many
obey the rules. There is always the exception, but fortunately, they are
the exception.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine