Hello All, Thanks Jerry! Being close to many commercial beekeepers (as easily seen by the articles I write) I was having a hard time informing beekeepers on BEE-L of the current industry problems. I am moving bees into Apples & combining bee yards to save on fuel cost so would have most likely missed the industry information. I have set my VCR! Thanks again! At times higher ups in beekeeping such as Mr. Jerry Hayes share industry information wwith me. Back on the 24th of February Jerry Hayes shared important information which I forgot to post on BEE-L. Jerry said through a direct email that new information has shown the adult small hive beetle carries a *fungus* that can kill honey bee larva within 24 hours. Sincerely, Bob Harrison :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::