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Re: Bee Viruses in Spain
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Brian Ames <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:48:40 -0400
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On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:46:57 EDT, Jerry Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]> wrote:


>We've also found bees WITHOUT any signs of virus, and we've found one bee
>operation with extremely low mites, N. ceranae, and the lowest diversity and
>titers of viruses that we've seen across the U.S. - and the difference appears
>to be related to their management practices - and NO, they aren't organic, and
> it is a very big bee operation.  Overall, they work their bees like Bob and
>others.  But they have one very big difference in their management.
>


Can you share the "big difference" in management you refer to without divulging other "personal" 
information?   A Clue? Sounds interesting.

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