Judy Chen said:
> Since the varroa mite has been proven to be an effective vector in
transmitting and activating viruses, timely and efficient control of the
varroa mite population will reduce the incidence of viral diseases.


I have said over and over on bee lists that the key to controlling virus 
begins with control of mites ( both varroa & tracheal).

again:
Judy Chen:
"timely and efficient control of the varroa mite populations will reduce the 
incidence of viral diseases"

In the Dec. 2007 ABJ pg. 129,130 & 131 ( article by Bob Harrison) you will 
see hives boiling with bees. Those two beeks run around 10,000 hives. No CCD 
ever. No PMS.

Yet during the same time period widespread losses due to CCD were being 
reported. These hives are on the move constantly. In orchards close to tens 
of thousands of bees.

These beeks are still running bees without problems.

Why?

After seeing the success of many migratory beeks still many hobby beeks 
think  large scale migratory beekeeping is the root cause of CCD.( as well 
as many researchers).

Some researchers say all  commercial comb is contaminated and all large 
operations are having trouble but afraid to admit to problems.

Simply not so!

why?

bob 

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