Hello All,
I just got off the phone with Australia. The test results are back from the
cerana colony in the ship mast and the small swarm found about 200 meters
away.
No varroa. Both swarms had no mites. Cerana problem contained I was told.

Also I learned a queen producer working in Australia from Quebec, Canada
reported some die off problems back home. Not sure if related to CCD.

Also a beekeeper in Italy has said they are having some die off problems in
areas of corn. In about half their yards. They have sent off samples. Will
try to post when those results come in.

No CCD type problems being reported in Australia.

I spoke to California today by phone and the bees look great. Making splits.
Almond growers are reporting a bumper crop.

All the news for now!

Bob


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