I have seen a varroa mite on one of my queens. Presumably it wasn't allowed to stay there long.. I have also seen emerging bees with DWV that were not coming out of parasitized cells so I expect the larva was infected by being fed by an infected nurse bee. George- At 08:14 PM 11/4/05 GMT, you wrote: >>>What happens if the queen has the virus? > >I have not heard that varroa goes after the queen. Perhaps they are less attracted to her scents. > >Waldemar --------------------------------------- George & Nancy Fergusson Sweet Time Apiary 326 Jefferson Road Whitefield Maine 04353 207-549-5991 http://www.sweettimeapiary.com/ -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---