Regarding AFB, Debbee Corcoran asked, "Does anyone know for sure how
their hives got this?"  That's like asking where you caught your last
cold.  You can pick up a cold anywhere; knowing for certain the source
is impossible.  The most common source for a new infestation of AFB is
from contaminated honey, be it from a robbed out hive or a discarded
jar from a garbage heap.  I agree with the speculation that AFB is not
as prevalent as it was decades ago.  I speculate further that with
mites and vectored viruses hives don't live long enough to get AFB!
Personal speculation, no hard data.

Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!

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