**New Perspectives on varroa**
 
  I've had several enquiries about this book and so I thought I'd
  put together a general note to cover them.
 
  The book is published by the International Bee Research Association
  (IBRA) and is edited by Andrew Matheson.
  It contains 4 review papers and 25 technical articles written
  by scientists with experience of varroa from all over east and
  western Europe.
 
  Review papers:
 
  * Interactions between varroa and pathogens.
  * Breeding bees tolerant of varroa.
  * Control methods actually and potentially in use.
  * Impact of varroa on beekeeping.
 
  Technical papers are organized into 5 sections:
 
  * Varroa biology.
  * Honey bee susceptibility.
  * Chemical control.
  * Other control methods.
  * Issues that varroa poses for beekeeping.
 
  Many topics important for the future of varroa and beekeeping
  are under discussion in Europe.  Breeding resistant bees, the
  role of secondary pathogens, non-chemical control, using plant
  oils and heat treatment against varroa; problems with fluvalinate
  resistance; developing new chemical controls -- all are covered
  in this volume.
 
  The results of a specialist workshop organized by IBRA are now
  available.  *New perspectives on varroa* will bring readers up
  to date with what's happening in varroa research and beekeeping
  practice, with contributions from 18 countries.
 
  Available direct from IBRA:
 
  Price (including post and packing) GBP15.00 (UK) or
  GBP16.00/$US26.00 (elsewhere).
 
  We accept sterling and dollar cheques and credit
  cards (VISA, Mastercard, Access).
 
  Write, fax, phone or e.mail IBRA (see below)
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