I received this mail from Dr. Nicholas Calderone with a suggestion to pass
it on to BEE-L.  It is a response from the USPS in regards to a request for
current info on shipping bees.

> Dear Nicholas,
>
>       Thank you for visiting our website.
>
>       The shipment of live animals and honeybees will be
> processed in the same  manner in which we have always
> offered. The Postal Service has four major commercial
> airlines it may use for the shipment of live animals. With
> regards to  honeybees, as stated in our Domestic Mail
> Manual, Section C022.37, Bees are acceptable in the
> continental surface mail when shipped under federal
> and state regulations to ensure that they are free of
> disease. Packages of honeybees must bear special
> handling postage, except those sent at a First-Class Mail
> rate. Only queen honeybees may be shipped via air
> transportation. Each queen honeybee shipped via air
> transportation may be accompanied by up to 8 attendant
> honeybees. For additional assistance, please contact your
> local Post Office and speak with someone in mailing
> requirements department at 800-275-8777.
>
> We appreciate your concerns.
>
> Thank you,
>
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