In a message dated 6/19/2012 7:46:29 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  
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Sorry  but I can't buy into the above hypothesis with no mites in  
Australia.
 
Yes, MAYBE, but they certainly have Nosema.  I realize we are the  minority 
opinion, but at least one should look for Nosema and viruses - if  
pesticides are NOT found to be the cause.  Again, our work suggests a  relationship 
btw some viruses and Nosema similar to the syndrome you are  familiar with 
btw mites and viruses.
 
 
Also, in my initial post, I meant to say it can be hard to find apiaries in 
 hilly, wooded areas of New South Wales. I typed New Zealand - sorry to  
all.
 
Jerry
 
 

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