> Jim Said: The US regulations remain unchanged, so the
> same exact paperwork would be required to "import" the queens from
> Canada to the USA.

What are the rules these days?

Last time I sent a load of bees to the USA, I just called the Alberta
Provincial Apiarist.  He called the state apiarists for the states through
which the load was to pass, and away it went.  I don't recall signing any
papers, but maybe I did.  That was a while back.

The time before, I don't recall, since it was a load of package bees we
sent, and the US buyer was trucking them and did all the paperwork -- if
any.

I heard some talk, a while ago, of restricting bees from Canada going to the
US, but nothing further.  At present, queen producers in Ontario sell into
the US.  I gather this takes place without problems, so I'm wondering what
certification or inspection -- if any -- is required?

allen
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