[humblebeekeeper]

This has been the practice for more than a century. We saw the steepest declines post 2000s. While it almost certainly isn't helping, it's not the one root cause.

[GeekyBear]

The practice wouldn't be problematic until after the parasites you are shipping with the hives evolve pesticide resistance/immunity.

As soon as that gene arises, spreading it across the country becomes a bad idea.

[Calwestjobs]

hives not open whole year have no mites.

im not providing anything to anyone. i live with this statement as a fact. i will not comment anymore in this discussion. be(e) free to downvote.

[humblebeekeeper]

This is simply, objectively false.