Dave and Jim: Just to report that we, too, have SHB in Oklahoma although not to such an extent to be alarmed if one maintains strong colonies. In fact, it was about three years ago when I took down a feral colony that I had first noticed their presence around here. Now the beetles visit my colonies regularly to gain entrance and once in a while I see my bees gang up on against the iron-clad beetle, pushing and shoving them off the landing board. [Have you noticed this phenomenon?] Tacky, the beetles are tenacious, refusing to be pushed off. Of course, I help my bees out by twisting their heads off; no sooner do I catch them and place them on the ground to stomp than they fly away, lightening-fast. So be quick. When cleaning the bottom boards of small colonies, I often find the beetle larvae hidden deep in the heap of debris, as well. Yoon Finally poised for sumac to bloom to finish off the flow. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::