================================================================== º Edward E. Southwick Department of Biology º º Phone 716-395-5743 State University of New York º º FAX 716-395-2416 Brockport, New York 14420 º º BITNET SOUTHWIK@BROCK1P U.S.A. º º Internet: [log in to unmask] º ================================================================== One place to get up to date information easily is to take a look in some of the monthly issues of AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL during the past couple of years. There are frequently articles written by persons who have had considerable experience with these critters. If you want accurate information, refer to refereed articles. The genetics is pretty well understood now. The ecology experiment has been studied in detail. Take a look at some of the recent books by known bee people such as Mark Winstons - Killer Bees by Harvard Univ Press. Cheap paperback just out and available from local book stores. Also information on Africanized bees is available from Dr. Tew at Ohio State Univ at Wooster 44691 (tel 216-264-3911 or FAX 216-262-7634). Jim keeps on top of these things. Of course if you really want to know the effect of the Af Honey Bee in the U.S. you should take advantage of the wonderful articles below! Southwick and Southwick. 1992. Estimating the economic value of honey bees as agricultural pollinators in the U.S. J Economic Entomol 85:621-633 and Southwick et al 1990. Comparative energy balance in groups of Africanized and European honey bees: ecological implications. Comparative Biochem and Physiol 97A:1-7. andf then, of course see David Roubik's book on Tropical Bees - great reading and many pics.