> > > Mite infestation was moderate to high, but don't think I have lost any > hives due to mites. One does not lose colonies to mites; one loses them to viruses. If mite levels were moderate to high, I would certainly suspect virus(es). > >Fast-acting AFB strain > > BOY! I surely do hope not. Didn't see visible evidence in cells but > will check again specifically for that. > This one is unlikely. You would not see evidence in cells--bees remove young larvae. Good luck! Randy Oliver *********************************************** 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