In message <[log in to unmask]>, Automatic digest processor <[log in to unmask]> writes >The advice on requeening in the UK >is usually to rear queens yourself if at all possible. Chris, I agree entirely with this. What is your local reaction to the news that MAFF intend to allow the import of package bees from NZ.? The concern in Cumbria is that it will bring in more trouble with Kashmir bee Virus, which we undersatnd is one of the diseases infecting bees there. Does anyone (in Germany perhaps, where they already import them) know of the effect of this virus in conjuction with varroa? NZ is fortunate in not having the mite -probably dur to their RIGIDLY ENFORCED importation regulatons. -- Tom S