Hi to everybody! Following the debate on the possibilities in extent of AHB influence into A.m.m. gene pool. Would it not be a possibility that problems with Queen quality as widely commented on by many beekeepers may be related to "Capensis" influence being wider in distribution than thought of at present? - (at least in US.) Realising that cause of Queen supersedure is difficult to control in a precise manner. Queens appear to be replaced in a colony when age of former should not come into the equation. Sorry dear Moderator: Falling foul of the rumour regulations! - it has been mentioned in the French beekeeping fraternity that Africanised material is present in bee stocks in the south of France. Official report or recognition being absent due to fear of causing public concern and stirring up a nest of "Guepes" Just waiting for the double "glazed" beesuits to appear in our catalogues! Peter Indre France