> > However, I feel strongly that I have seen a higher susceptibility in my > hives at times, and that it it has proved fatal in a number of cases- > possibly independent of mite levels. I have never known, from personal experience, DWV to be independent of mite levels. I never find high DWV in my hives without high mite levels. Of course, after knocking mites back, DWV and associated viruses take longer to clear out, but I can't call that independent. *********************************************** 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