John,
I don't disagree with what you say.  However, feral bees are nothing more 
than hived bees that have swarmed for generations.  Granted, strides have 
been made in bee breeding to produce specific genetic traits for commercial 
use.  Those genetic traits, with the help of swarms have been added to the 
gene pool of the feral population.  The same cannot be said about the 
American Chestnut tree or for that matter, the American Elm.  Why feral bees 
are making a return is a question I cannot answer just speculate on.  I have 
a great deal of faith in Mother Nature.  The Black Footed Ferret was on the 
extinct list a few years ago too but the species is on the incline.  The 
Ivory Billed Woodpecker another extinct species has been spotted on several 
occasions as well and new species are still awaiting discovery.  Nature 
finds a way.

Coleene



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