> I've been looking at varroa closely for twenty years, but can't see any
> positive side whatsoever.

99% eradication of wild colonies. Some beekeepers are happy, because 
breeding your own stock is now easier.

Not my personal view, but can understand their happiness

Ari Seppälä 

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