> Hello Lloyd & All,
> I am no expert on the subject but will share what I know.
>
> The only pollen which was legal for use in beekeeping was irradiated which
> was supposed to kill the virus. Sold by Glorybee & Mann lake.
>
> However when Aphis found pollen was being shipped in for use in hives ( 
> even though
> irradiated) they put a stop to the import. Did a recall and none has been
> sold for around two years.
>
> The largest consumers were California beeks trying to get bees ready for
> almonds.
>
> Aphis tried but could not stop the import for the health food market. Most
> commercial beeks know not to feed pollen from China for several reasons.
>
 The Israeli virus was found in royal jelly. Most beeks know not to use
> royal jelly from China in queen cells but Aphis was unable to stop the
> health food importation due to the health food demand.
>
>>
>> Anyone with Beltsville contacts know more about what has been found in
>> these
>> regards?
>
> The only one I have heard about from Beltsville was confirming the Israeli
> virus in royal jelly from China.
>
> and could have been the source of the virus in the U.S.
>
> bob
> 

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