A couple of years ago we had the largest outbreak of AFB ever recorded in the UK not so far from me. Over a hundred hives belonging to one beekeeper were infected. Since, as far as I know, only his hives were involved, its pretty clear that he was the one spreading the disease. It must have been present in the hives for some considerable time before it was spotted. Regards, Robert Brenchley :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::