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Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:17:41 -0600
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Hello Peter & All,

>What are the thoughts of others in this position?

Many would like to trade risks of AHB in their hives with you. In time you
might see some "hot" hives but in comparison to other beekeepers AHB risk
yours will be small in my opinion.

I did a common sense article on AHB which will be published in the May ABJ.
A very different AHB article. The time for sensationalism is over. Time for
a reality check in my opinion. The article was originally set for
publication in March but due to pressing issues involving this years almond
pollination the AHB article got pushed back to May.

In time it is a foregone conclusion ( by most beekeepers) the Africanized
bee will successfully and permanently colonize areas of the U.S. below the
35th parallel and most likely move up the east coast as far as B.C..

Time period unknown.10 years? 20 years? 30 years? 40 years?

Many are trying to reopen the Canada/U.S. border to hive movement so Canada
commercial beekeepers can send hives into almonds. If nothing else permits
to let hives headed to almonds enter and return. Looked like was going to
happen but now looks like may be blocked because of AHB & SHB in southern
California.

Which will open a new door.

Hispanic beekeepers in Mexico want a permit to enter to pollinate almonds
and return.  Some Mexican beekeepers are fighting the issue because of SHB
concerns.Once SHB becomes firmly established in Southern California then be
found in Mexico the Mexican border could open.

The talk is of only movement into and out of almonds with permits.

Many out of state beekeepers say they are done doing almond pollination
after this year. Almond growers are going to find bees for pollination. Many
almond growers like the Mexican border solution.

 The risk of bringing AHB & SHB back to your operation will increase as time
goes on. despite the ridiculous attempts by California to control the border
points for SHB. Many  loads infested with SHB entered undetected this year.
One broker kept a separate holding yard 7 miles from his main holding yard
for hives infested with SHB.

I have said over and over you can not legislate beekeeping pest problems
away. You either let hives with SHB in or close the border to all out of
state hives. Right now you are simply causing problems for those beekeepers
unlucky enough to get stopped.

Quarantines did not stop varroa or tracheal mites. Will not stop SHB or AHB.

Bob

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