Hi,
> From my point of view, a properly conceived eradication program on
Oahu (only 600 sq mi) has a high chance of success and should be
seriously considered.
>
Yes, but only eradicate the managed hives/colonies, let the feral
population live. If varroa kills all of the feral bees after a period
of years then good. If the feral population crashes down to mite
tolerant bees then good. When and if the feral population rebounds
then study the feral bees and copy. This Island has the rare
opportunity to deal with varroa with natures help. All one needs to
have nature help is to eradicate the beekeeper for a little while.
Keith Malone
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