Thanks to the many responders about my book inquirey it lets me know my postings are going to the group.The silence about any controversial subjects is hard to understand . The U.S.honeybee is in deep trouble and the U.S.D.A. should be held responsible. I can not see how we can count on the native bees to pollinate our crops and expect the robust crop production for us to continue enjoying some of the higest quaility and most affordable food prices on earth. United we could stand again and I hope we get together soon and demand the changes that are needed to start the American honeybee recovery program that is needed So long for now Walter Walter & Elisabeth Patton, 27-703 A Ka' ie'ie Rd., Papaikou HI.,96781 Ph./Fax. 808-964-5401 E-Mail hihoney@ilhawaii Beekeeper and Bed & Breakfast Owner in Hawaii http://www.alohamall.com/hamakua/hihoney.htm http://www.alohamall.com/hamakua/beeware.htm http://www.alohamall.com/hamakua/lamalani.htm