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> Hi everyone;
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> 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.
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> 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/>
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