>I breed my own resistant stock, but in my area, nucs established with
resistant queens from anywhere in the states rarely make it a year without
treatment.

I find that so hard to believe.
I suppose in commercial operations things 
are different, but from where I keep bees,
I see no need for treatments, mites are no 
problem.  Beekeepers in nearby areas are 
reporting no problems for several years.

I suppose I am a bit disgusted about the 
tendency to promote stop gap controls over
breeding.  It seems, and I hate to say it 
on this list, shows a lack of trust in the 
breeding abilities of USA breeders.
Thats my opinion, hurt as it may...

Joe Waggle   

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