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Others have been promised 70!

The towels are giving good results here in Cyprus. Maybe the fact that we have a Mediterranean climate plays an important role in the effectiveness.

A public statement has been made about which there is considerable doubt and that it is misleading. Hivemaker has been asked by another respected member to prove his declaration. I am sure that a number of other members are interested in a presentation of proof and a clarification of this.

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Excellent link in post # 190 by Finman. Well worth a read.

Yes, lots of them here - will start grafting next week.

Are you sure it was syrup and not water?

The USDA has AL as being an AHB state. Bees could migrate over the state line from neighbouring ones. Maybe you will get a surprise one day! http://www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com/area_news/article_0177bf0a-aea2-11e3-a79b-0019bb2963f4.html

But surely as large numbers of hives are taken to California to pollinate the almonds and then migrate to everywhere and anywhere in the USA there is a very high possibility that they could be in an apiary near you, at least for a time and influencing the Varroa resistance/tolerance of your...

Interesting. As AL is an AHB designated state how do you avoid genetic pollution of your stock? II?

Do you know if your stock has AHB genes in it?

When was what?

Yes, I just mentioned to him that he should consider becoming a stand-up comedian.

Juhani is a very polite person - he didn't last long in the October sun when he visited me. I can also vouch for Finman being a real beekeeper - even bought some queens from me.

At least he is honest.

Yes lots of imports from China push the price down. Fidl was selling it for 3,49 euros/kg at Christmas time. I used to produce and market about 10 tons of honey a year but switched to another branch of the bee business due to intense competition from imported honey.

Probably bringing in water.

Hmmmmmmmm!

Ancient Greek invention. Nothing new at all.