The original message was about destroying bees, and I responded  
because no one had mentioned this method. Unlike some here, I am not  
equipped to move a live hive easily. The recent discovery of varroa  
here means that I probably did the best thing for the industry by  
eliminating a possible vector, although the hive was varroa free when  
last tested. I also wanted to restart with less hot bees adapted to  
the local conditions. How many reasons do you want? Bees are  
livestock. Sometimes they must be dispatched. I followed the advice  
of the agriculture experts. I said I did not enjoy the experience.  
Can we move on now?

Mike

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