>Michael Thiele  said 
>I know lots of beekeepers loosing many hives per year (in Germany 1997 the whole
>loss was estimated with at least with 60%.
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In 1997 estimated loss of  60% - what about the other 9 years this decade?  Were there any other circumstances which contributed to this loss?  Are they still losing such a high percentage? I cannot believe that any business can afford an annual 60% loss in production capitol!   Would there be any profit?  
 
Tim Rich