Sarasota/Bradenton Florida (subtropical):
2003: 4 hives Lost 1 -- Beetles (What a nasty mess)
2004: 8 Hives Lost 2 -- Absconding (Wax Moth)
2005: 48 Hives Lost 0 -- But all sold
Iowa Now:
500 Hives 90-95% built and ready to install bees in next few weeks
In all cases, the problems were compounded by forced movement during
infestations, not a good combination.
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Scot Mc Pherson
The Mc Pherson Family Honey Farms
Davenport, Iowa USA
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