>Michael Thiele said >I know lots of beekeepers loosing many hives per year (in Germany 1997 the whole >loss was estimated with at least with 60%. >>>>>> In 1997 estimated loss of 60% - what about the other 9 years this decade? Were there any other circumstances which contributed to this loss? Are they still losing such a high percentage? I cannot believe that any business can afford an annual 60% loss in production capitol! Would there be any profit? Tim Rich