Michael Palmer asked about work on the use of fungi for the control of varroa. I think that others may be able to provide a better update on the current situation, but the links below provide basic information. Our Association was fortunate to be able to visit HRI, which is just down the road from Stratford-upon-Avon, in early 2001 and meet Dr David Chandler and his team who gave us a fascinating talk about their work. Peter Edwards [log in to unmask] www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/ http://www2.hri.ac.uk/view_article.php?cat=rast&subcat=&page=10283&showothers=go&page2= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2182948.stm http://www.rothamsted.bbsrc.ac.uk/pie/BrianGrp/BrianStaff.html http://www.rothamsted.bbsrc.ac.uk/pie/BrianGrp/BrianTheme2.html :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::