On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:46:57 EDT, Jerry Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >We've also found bees WITHOUT any signs of virus, and we've found one bee >operation with extremely low mites, N. ceranae, and the lowest diversity and >titers of viruses that we've seen across the U.S. - and the difference appears >to be related to their management practices - and NO, they aren't organic, and > it is a very big bee operation. Overall, they work their bees like Bob and >others. But they have one very big difference in their management. > Can you share the "big difference" in management you refer to without divulging other "personal" information? A Clue? Sounds interesting. **************************************************** * General Information About BEE-L is available at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/default.htm * ****************************************************