Varroa is found throughout the state.  You will also find tracheal mites may
be more of a concern than they were in Texas due to the longer winters.
 
Whitney Cranshaw
Ft. Collins, CO
 
>I just found out that I may be moving to the Denver, CO area.  I've
>tapered my apiary down to four hives through attrition and selling off a
>few hives.  I'm considering moving my hives.  I have had varroa.  I'm
>wondering if anyone on the list knows whether the Denver area already has
>varroa.  If it does, I don't think that I'll have any trouble moving.  If
>there isn't any varroa I'll leave my bees in Texas and start anew.
>
>Any beekeepers on the list from Denver?  If so, how's the beekeeping up
>there.  Are there any bee producers in the Denver area?
>
>Anyone got tips for a hobbyist moving his hives.  I know that migratory
>beekeepers do this all the time.  They have the equipment and experience
>necessary.  Keep in mind I'll do this once and then stay put.  The less I
>buy to move them, the better.
>
>
>Ted Wout
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>Red Oak, TX, USA (about 20 miles south of Dallas)
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