Bob wrote:
> Just how are beekeepers supposed to solve aaaaaa IAPV problem? What is 
> your
> solution?
> That's right!
What's right?  No one has claimed that the virus alone is the killer. 
Researchers are suggested that a combination of factors is necessary. 
Perhaps you should take the time to read the paper.  If a combination is 
necessary, we can address the other treatable problems, e.g., nosema or 
nutrition.

> Let it run its course and breed from survivors!
This is obviously the long-term solution.  However, rapid DNA screening 
would allow us to identify queens carrying resistance to a virus.
>
>Where are these hives crashing?
Montana, Canada, California are reports I've heard.  Perhaps elsewhere.

I'm not interested in arguing, Bob.  There's a problem out there with CCD, 
as you've clearly stated previously.  Normally you are a facts and data guy. 
Indeed, I remember you recently suggesting that we distribute electron 
microscopes nationwide.  Why the sudden adversity toward identifying 
pathogens?

Randy Oliver

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