Hi George Do you have any numbers / references on this statement? I ask certainly not to question your obvious knowledge but as research. Nebraska is now dropping its inspection program as a result of Charlie Simmonds retirement. NBK is discussing whether to provide some type of free voluntary inspection, but we have a problem with that in the large number of migratory beekeepers moving through that want nothing and we don't want to be in a regulatory position. There was much discussion about the educational benefits of inspection. Most commercial people said it was a pain, not at all needed since they had to "keep their bees clean" to make money. They indicated it was a "hobbyist" thing. Dave > Further, those states that have >discontinued or >de-emphasized inspection have all seen increased AFB disease.