As you "mite" expect southern Indiana beekeepers have lost a significant number of hives to the mites , primarily Varroa. A few of our producers are looking at the possibility of traveling south to purchase a quantity of package bees. Where would the closest producer of package bees be located to the Louisville Kentucky area This is my first message to this group since I signed on earlier in the week. I have,very much enjoyed the exchange of ideas and information. Roy Ballard [log in to unmask]