From: Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]>
> Removing queens and bees  from a area of documented AHb is illegal for a
> reason.  To prevent the spread  of AHB. I can provide pages of USDA
> documentation to the fact Arizona's bees are  to be considered Africanized.

Hi Bob -

When it comes down to it, isn't this really a sort of idealism that works on
paper, but not in real life? Beekeepers move their bees into the
"Africanized zone" all the time, including yourself as you have said on this
list before, and then move them out. Why is it okay for some but not for
others? Why is it okay for some bee breeders that sit in an area surrounded
by AHB to raise and sell their stock, but not the Lusby's?

> The Lusbys say their bees are not ahb but have no proof and the USDA says
> all of Arizona is AHB from their research.

You would first have to prove that the Lusby's bees are in fact Africanized.
To date, no one has been able to do that. The last testing done on their
bees has been posted on the web now for some time.
<http://www.beesource.com/pov/lusby/beeanalysis.htm>

It's my understanding that their bees have been available for testing, but
there have been no takers. If you're that concerned about their bees getting
moved around, I'm sure Dee would supply the bees if you were willing to
incur the costs and do the leg work involved to have their bees tested in a
responsible way. I, too, would sure love to know exactly what type of bees
the Lusby's have, but until it can be proven, it's just speculation.

Regards,
Barry