beardielover17 said:
Unfortunately, that's what science predicts. Which means that the superworms (which already contain biological problems in some colonies), the roaches, the mealies (same as supers) and other arthropods are at risk.
Relative scientific knowledge dictates that viruses aren't designed to destroy their host. They require living material in order to exist. The fact that this virus destroys the host indicates that it's not mature and will evolve more. The question is into what? And to encompass what?
I can tell you that if you've ordered feeders from any of the suppliers that have been infected, the virus exists in your home. With that it has the potential ability to spread. It has the ability to survive many things........cleaning agents, plastic, glass, and adaptable to most components we use in husbandry. Think of it like a dust particle. You might not see it....but should assume it's there.
I don't think I would assume that just because I raise my own feeders, i am immune to this problem. I think i would consider where all the rest of my supplies come from as well and take precautions to ensure that NONE of those come from wholesalers, feeder distributors, or personal "friends" unaware of this virus.
The virus is a parvo type virus..............which means the contamination factor is extremely high.
