Simoneau André asked:
Has anyone on this instructive list ever heard of research or even trials on
the efficiency of Acaromyces laviae against Varroa destructor. I heard it
was used in Europe, in the 50's to fight effectively(?) tracheal mite.

I know that some very promising research has been carried out on the use of
fungi to control varroa at Horticultural Research International (HRI) - not
sure about Acaromyces laviae, but you may be able to get an update.  The
website is:

http://www2.hri.ac.uk/view_headlines.php?cat=rast&subcat=&page=10283&showoth
ers=go&page2=

Peter Edwards
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