Bob writes:
> Even back when the only industry issues were foulbrood


Peter said:
There has never been such a time. There have always been many more pests and 
parasites than just foul brood. Read this from 100 years ago:

Well I was not keeping bees a 100 years ago so can not comment back then but 
I was involved in commercial beekeeping from the fifties on and until mites 
foulbrood was the only problem we ever had.

I have seen nosema cerana issues in some hives but for the most part I have 
now the best bees in years.
My broker is looking for 5 semi loads of bees for almonds which I can't 
cover. If interested list email me off list. Those California beeks just 
can't seem to keep their bees alive! SHB infested hives not a problem.

From my contacts it seems the bee problems are confined to California beeks 
and Dakota beeks. Texas & Florida beeks seem unaffected but perhaps those 
attending the ABF or AHPA conventions will comment on what they are hearing. 
Randy Oliver., Peter Borst., Allen Dick. or David Adams?

bob 

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