I've been told by someone at the Dept. of Agriculture in Charleston WV the bee population in our state has diminished considerable in just this past year. This primarily due to a parasitic mite, Varroa. Is everyone experiencing this same problem? Robin Litton WVU Extenion - Clay County In a word.....yes <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<: [log in to unmask] Kearsarge Beekeepers Association 103 North Road Sunapee, New Hampshire 03782 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>: