> Hi everyone; > > In the Bee-L there has been much discussion of the mite > infestation in bees. There is a regular confussion, with talk of > brood examination for mites. > > V, mites are found in the breathing systems (trachea and > spiracles) of mature bees. Excuse me, but you are dead wrong -- again. If there is confusion, it is on your end. You are apparently unaware that there are two types of mites currently causing serious damage in bee colonies worldwide -- Tracheal, and Varroa. They have both been discussed actively on this list. The former mite does, in fact live in the breathing tubes. The latter could never get in to a tracheal tube -- the mite is simply far too large. Please research before you post. I know we all make mistakes, but you are batting about 2 for 10 by my reckoning --- even giving you credit for some pretty questionable or incomprehensible posts. We do have some newer beekeeper members who might be led astray by such misinformation. > Note: Honey found in the pyramids, contained active AFB/EFB, many > centaries Active foulbrood -- by definition -- requires current brood rearing in a bee colony. I suspect you are trying to say that spores found in the honey were viable, which is a different thing entirely. You are batting zero for two on this post. I apologise in advance if you have some disease which affects your judgement and memory, as I understand you are a learned man. However if your problem is what I suspect, please make sure you are sober when you post to the list. TIA. Regards Allen W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0 Internet:[log in to unmask] & [log in to unmask] Honey. Bees, & Art <http://www.internode.net/~allend/>