I did a post with the graphs of Harris 1993 data versus MEI index http://apiaraucania.blogspot.com/2011/08/varroa-growth-weekly-rate-versus-el.html for Louisiana people, varroa should be on the low side of reproduction. > >Varroa rate of increase (r) as per louisiana 10 year study ... is > correlated to ENSO > Juanse Barros J. APIZUR S.A. Carrera 695 Gorbea - CHILE +56-45-271693 08-3613310 http://apiaraucania.blogspot.com/ [log in to unmask] *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm