Hello Bill,
The question of publishing articles about methods of treatment not yet 
registered has been problematic for both ABJ & BC. 

I can not speak for Joe Graham & Kim Flottum but I have asked both about 
their position. 

It seems they both feel varroa continues to deal beekeepers fits. Both 
large & small. A real need exists for the bee magazines to publish what 
others are doing to control varroa. Especially soft treatments.

I commend both for having the courage to publish articles by beekeepers 
about not yet registered treatments for beekeeping pests they are using to 
control pests!

I think all of us realize all beekeeping is local but I find it interesting 
to read the methods used by other beekeepers. Some I would never use and 
others I might would consider maybe in the future.

I have not yet read Randy Olivers article but those which have have said 
the article is well done.

Sincerely,
Bob Harrison

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