. > Would you know if the spread of Varroa was followed during the whole 30
year period?  
Yes
>If one were to establish a varroa free beeyard in an area where swarms were
unlikely to survive in the wild what might be a safe distance to the nearest
varroa infested hive?
There are no parts of countrythere like that. And if the svarms will not
surive ,on what the estabilish hive will? 
Sorry Kristeen but don't have the ansver.

Bill Ruzicka

Bill's Honey Farm - Home of the MiteGone Formic Acid Treatment
Kelowna, British Columbia,  CANADA
Tel/Fax: 1-250-762-8156 (the best way to reach me is by phone Pacific Time)
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