On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:46:57 EDT, Jerry Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>We've also found bees WITHOUT any signs of virus, and we've found one bee
>operation with extremely low mites, N. ceranae, and the lowest diversity and
>titers of viruses that we've seen across the U.S. - and the difference appears
>to be related to their management practices - and NO, they aren't organic, and
> it is a very big bee operation. Overall, they work their bees like Bob and
>others. But they have one very big difference in their management.
>
Can you share the "big difference" in management you refer to without divulging other "personal"
information? A Clue? Sounds interesting.
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