Tom Elliot wrote
> "At least so far," is correct.  I suggested, here on BEE-L, years ago 
> that the only real solution to the AHB was to apply selective breeding 
> to them.  I was pooh poohed then, but the idea is finally catching on.

I rather expected more non-agreeing comments as well. AHB does appear to
have some useful genetics. Why not promote those, while "breeding out"
excessive defensive traits.

Allen Dick wrote
> The problem is that AHB in the US has been demonized by authorities, and 
>  there is an entrenched position--historical and current--to defend on the 
>  part of those who make a career of identifying, discussing and fighting them.

The media, or perhaps the hype they created about a "killer bee", should
be included as well. 

I sincerely doubt the AHB issue in the US will be resolved on the
battlefield (extermination, containment), but rather in the bedroom
(selective breeding).
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