We sampled Russian stock last spring BEFORE we had the capability of  
distinguishing N. ceranae from N. apis.
 
We're always on the hunt for beeyards and stocks that DO NOT have N.  ceranae 
or CCD.  Unfortunately, that latter criteria is a tough one,  since no one, 
including ourselves, know what CCD is.
 
Keep in mind, we missed N. ceranae in our own bees last year  because we 
weren't taking the samples that we needed to see it.  Lesson  learned, N. ceranae 
may be in sub-populations of bees.
 
As I've said before, if you see dead/dying bees - look at them.  If  you've 
only one sample to take, make it old bees.  If you can, take young  bees for 
comparison.  But check those dead/dying bees - may NOT BE  pesticides.
 
Jerry



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