On 17 Jun 2003 at 10:44, James Fischer wrote:

> Claiming "bias" is a >>>VERY<<< serious accusation.
> Such an accusation should be clearly proven, or withdrawn publicly.

    I'm having a bit of trouble with the logic here. On the one hand
you say the maps "are the work product of the best and brightest
available."

  On the other hand you casually dismiss the SC map which shows
the area where migratories are, is the least infected area of the SC.
coastal plain (for beetles).

   You can't have it both ways, my friend. Are the maps reliable?
Even when they show what you don't want to see?

Question:  How much "up close and personal" experience have you
actually had with the afrobeetles?

Finally:  "Nothing would make me happier than to find out that SHB
is not spread by beekeepers..."

    You make this sound as if you are reflecting what I said. You are
not. I would not make such a simplistic statement. There are
numerous mechanism of spread. I thought I was clear on that.


Dave Green    SC  USA
The Pollination Home Page:  http://pollinator.com

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