>> Even if APHIS had evidence to suggest that SPV and Apis cerana present new risks to US bees and beekeepers, it would be quite feasible to test colonies for SPV prior to export,
Given the disconcerting estimate for every 10 packages that arrived into the U.S from Australia, 6 contain SHB, one would have a hard time convincing me of the feasiblity
to screen for SPV among other things.
Kathy Kellison
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