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Re: Lack of direct connection between varroa and CCD
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Bill T <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:10:02 -0500
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>   In the absence of viruses, colonies can tolerate astounding
> levels of mite infestation.
>

The reverse is also true. In the presence of pathogens, low Varroa loads can
cause collapse. It all depends on the pathogen.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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