In a message dated 96-06-28 12:42:08 EDT, [log in to unmask] (Ray Lackey) writes: << Subj: NY state Queen breeder? I believe someone in western NY was breeding queens for resistance to the trachael mite. What has been happening in that effort? >> You might try contacting Bob Brachman 7590 Maples Rd. Little Valley, NY 14755. I know he's working on mite resistance. Vince Coppola may know more about his project too. He's a young queen breeder, just getting established. You might jack him up to get with the times, and get online. BTW, he has nice stock, whether or not it is mite resistant. I've seen it. [log in to unmask] Dave Green, PO Box 1200, Hemingway, SC 29554 Practical Pollination Home Page Dave & Janice Green http://users.aol.com/pollinator/polpage1.html