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Re: US Customs and Border Protection Intercepts 5 Queens at Laredo
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Randall Austin <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 11 May 2015 11:27:41 -0400
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> "What genetics exist in Mexico worth
> smuggling in?"

In this instance, I suspect the word is spelled "genetic$" (with a 
dollar sign). A quick internet search shows Mexican queens being offered 
for 190 pesos (about $12 US). Compare that to $25-30 for US queens this 
year, I can understand the motivation to sneak 5 in over the border. The 
scary thing is that the customs agent said this was the first time he 
had seen this done. Everybody else must be getting away with it.

Randall Austin

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