Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> the Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV) may be a potential cause of the epidemic

May be?

Commercial beekeepers I have spoken with are willing to drop the import *if* proof exists Israeli Acute paralysis virus *is* the cause of CCD but all of us are familiar with bee paralysis virus symptoms and none were reported in CCD survey's.

Even if IAPV is shown to be the cause of CCD, before banning the import of Aussie bees there should be shown a link between the two.  Have Aussie bees been tested to determine whether or not they harbor the virus?  Don't think so.  They should be tested for the virus before leaving Australia and after arriving here.  Blaming the Aussie bees because of supposed "timing" is shooting blindfolded.   TEST.  Then, if it is proven that the Aussie bees harbor the virus, take care of matters from that point.  Sounds to me like there are people out there who want to shoot themselves in the foot.

Mike in LA

       
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