> Dunno. More and more we are seeing it in all USA states and
> several foreign countries so I cannot really say if your
> list is right or just ????

Or complete, for that matter.  I left off a few items.

Seeing as you question my list and, I therefore assume, are more in touch 
with the facts, please tell us (rough estimate) how many

1.) migratory pollinators

2.) commercially successful beekeepers with over 500 hives

3.) non-Africanized beekeepers

fall into that category?  And for how many successful years so far?  Can you 
name names?  Lots of names, and names of beekeepers who do the heavy lifting 
in honey production and pollination?

In light of the size of the industry, are the numbers you can provide a 
significant portion at present?  If so, what percent of the beekeepers and 
of the commercial hives in the US, to your thinking, fit this category?  How 
many went to the almonds?

Just to make sure we are using the same measurements: by commercial, I mean 
hives run profitably and used to provide the primary (sole?) means of 
support to the beekeepers, their families and employees, and their banks.  I 
don't mean hives operated by those who have significant outside and 
alternate means of support or who are just starting up and have no track 
record.

Don't get me wrong, but from what I see, there are many more posers out 
there than actual successes when it comes to operating without at least some 
chemical assistance.  Hopefully, the day when most beekeepers can exchange 
brood and super comb is coming back, but, for the vast majority, it is not 
here yet (or shouldn't be).

Maybe you can prove me wrong with some solid numbers, but so far, I have 
just heard brave assurances and few if any names -- or real numbers. 

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