Thanks all for the great information! Allsopp states there were two major movements of large numbers of colonies into the A. m. scutellata region in 1990. One of the movements produced the so-called capensis problem bee. Allsopp also states in 1995 Since this problem started in 1990, at least 75000 commercial scutellata have been eliminated by capensis. And a further 54000 colonies which were capensis infected were killed in an effort to stop the spread. Which did not work, and we still have a major problem. I am seeking information related to <when and if> this problem was resolved, -OR how long it took to correct this calamity, -or is it still an ongoing problem? I also have information from 1996 that states -- "the emigrant bees (Cape bees) were found to be unable to endure the harsher climate of northern South Africa. The sudden loss of the bee population threatens fruit crops as well as native plants." Is the above information correct? Are Cape bees unable to endure the climate of northern South Africa? Shouldn't the problem, self correct if Cape bees are unable to endure the climate? Best Wishes, J. Waggle http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/HistoricalHoneybeeArticles/ *********************************************** 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