>What about the multiplicity of other bees both managed and in the wild? I have observed the near extinction of ants I have observed STR and ankle rub in Yellowjackets I have observed STR (20% of pop) in black wasps (1.5"/40mm long, long legs, thin yellow rings.) That was 2 yr old spores dave *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm