> According to the paper about 100 hives belonging to some twelve
> beekeepers are to be killed.
>
> It is hoped that this will solve the problem.!!!!
 
This will not irradicate varroa in Ireland.  It may however irradicate
some twelve Irish beekeepers.
 
> symptoms are indicative of heavy infestations, and
> the whole exercise smacks of shutting the stable door ....
 
Yes, shutting the door and killing the farmer!  That'll fix that
damn horse!
 
Aaron Morris - thinking if you won't learn from your mistakes you're
               doomed to making them over and over again!