Bob wrote: >>I am deliberately holding back outfit names but the talk of the meeting was of a large California queen breeder with enough varroa losses to consider getting out of the business. (NHB meeting Oct. 20-21, 2004) I was impressed with a brochure from Weaver in Texas that said they have not treated for varroa for some 3 years now. Perhaps they have found varroa resistance? I don't know that their bees are good for the north. Regards, Waldemar LI, NY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::