Peter, >>A.m.m. work at temperatures where Italians are still in their winter cluster. How are A.m.m. when it comes to varroa? What I also would like to know: is anyone keeping A.m.m. in the US?? In my neck of the woods, a lot of people have tried Carnies and Russians and seem to go back to Italians. Thanks, Waldemar Long Island, NY -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---