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> The 2% figure of CCD in Florida is misleading.  
What is the number for all beekeepers? My guess is the 2% figure is 
correct for all beekeepers. The problem is the number of colonies is 
also misleading.

We know that some large operations have had large losses so what percent 
of large operations have reported confirmed CCD?

It would be interesting to know if any "before" snapshots have been or 
will be taken of operations before they venture out this year from 
Florida. But then, we had AHB in Maine blueberries years before it was 
acknowledged as being present in Fla., so not sure how accurate that 
snapshot will be.

The AHB probably snuck on the trucks as they passed through 
Massachusetts. Maybe that is where they also pick up Varroa and Tracheal 
mites.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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