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I know A LITTLE about beekeeping-- grew up with it, but considering the
newer diseases & pests am I still qualified?.  But I try to read what I find
because who knows when I'll actually acquire a hive or 2.

#1 sounds silly; #2 sounds likely; #3 reminds me of an article I read recently
about some bees being better at grooming, so they remove the mites better. 


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From: samurphy
To: nafex
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:42:27 -0500
Subject: [NAFEX] Beekeeping

Ross / Don
I, too, am planning to start one or two hives in the spring.  There is a lot 
of information on the web but it is always good to hear from others who have 
experience.
In theory, there are a number of "natural" measures that can be taken to 
avoid the health problems in the hive.  I would sure like to know if anyone 
reading this has tried any of these practices:
1.  screen bottom board allows mites to fall through
2.  smaller cells - closer to what would be found in nature.
3.  Immune bees.
Has anyone had any good or bad experience with suppliers of bees and/or 
equipment and supplies?
This may be getting too far off track of fruits.  If so, please pass on any 
information offlist.
It does seem there could be enough interest to have an interest group.
Shirley
SW Tennessee

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