Lloyd said:
I have been criticized for saying it before...but I see the 'problem' as the
migratory commercial beekeeper who is spreading resistant AFB far and wide

Many would argue with the above.

Second the migratory commercial beekeeper provides a very real service in
the U.S.. Like it or not the hobby beekeeper does not have enough clout to
stop the flow of hives for pollination. Actually neither did the bee
inspectors, USDA people and others which tried to keep the pollination hives
out each time a new beekeeping problem is found.  Varroa, TM, Afb, Small
hive beetle will not stop the flow of over 600,000 hives into California for
Almond pollination or any other important pollination.

Quarantines only stopped the flow for a short time and then reality took
over. Not one quarantine has ever worked in the U.S.! Resistant AFB is
coming to your area. Deal with it instead of pointing fingers.

Bob

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