Hi all I am a University of Canterbury Student in New Zealand completing my Master of Business Administration degree. The final part of the degree is the completion of a 9 month project. My project is based on varroa control costs and the financial impacts these control costs could have on South Island beekeepers. To date varroa is only found in the North Island of New Zealand but is gradually heading south. I am having difficulty finding information internationally on the financial impacts varroa control costs has had on beekeepers. I am aware of hive losses and beekeepers leaving the industry but I have not yet been able to find any research that has successfully linked the impact varroa has had on profitability and cash flow of beekeepers other than to say it has impacted on their profitability and cash flow and beekeepers have left the industry. Is anyone aware of any research that has been undertaken. If anyone is aware of such information please email me directly to let me know what the information is and how I can access it etc?. I have been through numerous international journals and databases (including the BEE-L archives). > Thank you > -- Kim van Vuuren Ph 349 5396 (ext 858) (work) 322 6964 (home)