It is this kind of answer that we need. I, for one, and glad to hear it. For one thing, it answers a question that I was asked by a queen rearing, nuc selling friend of mine. Basically what will he have to do when AHbs get into the feral population in the state where he raises his queens? Mark Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >One could assume it's an African bee, almost all honeybees kept in Brazil have African origins. One reason you see beekeepers in Brazil able to handle bees with AHB genetics is because most have a strict schedule of requeening with European queens. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars. -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---