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Varroa - Are there any positives?
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Robert Buntine <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:53:32 +1100
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Down Under, we do a lot of talking about keeping varroa out of the country. We don't do much action, however.
Some say that varroa has a positive side to it. When varroa spreads across the country, feral hives and less well managed hobby hives,  will be permanently destroyed, and these 'free pollinators' will no longer serve the orchardists. A win for the apiarist with well managed hives.
I would like comments from those living with varroa. 
Are all ferals doomed?
Are pollination services in greater demand?

Bob Buntine
Avenel Honey Farm
Australia

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