Good Afternoon to All:
 
We are interested in getting 'fresh' samples from CCD colonies. We've been  
in contact with beekeepers whose colonies either show classic CCD, and some  
whose colonies are unusually slow growing or dwindling.  We hear rumors of  
others who may be having problems, but lack specific contact information.
 
We have limited funds for travel, but are interested in getting samples  from 
several areas of the U.S., and can make a couple of sampling trips over the  
next few weeks.
 
We are interested in obtaining both bee and comb samples.  We  can't afford 
to analyze every sample that anyone might want to send or allow us  to collect, 
but we do want to get a new set of samples representative of  different 
geographical regions. We are particularly interested in colonies  that have 
collapsed and are exhibiting the syndrome of an absence of pest (hive  beetle, wax 
moth, robbing  by bees).
 
Finally, we are also interested in getting audio samples from colonies with  
specific pest and disease problems such as Varroa mites, hive beetle, foul  
brood, etc.
 
Please contact us directly at [log in to unmask] 
(mailto:[log in to unmask]) , or call at  406-541-3160.
 
Thanks
 
Jerry
 
J.J. Bromenshenk
Bee Alert Technology, Missoula, MT



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