> Shouldn't the problem, self correct if Cape bees are unable to endure the climate?

The Cape bee pseudo-clones are parasitic in nature and move from healthy colony to healthy colony. As long as there are healthy colonies nearby, they will continue to exploit this resource. Authorities are still recommending destruction of infected hives as the chief remedy and various changes in management practices as control measures.

Best resource
The phenomenon of Apis mellifera capensis laying workers in Apis mellifera scutellata colonies in the summer rainfall region of South Africa, Annelize Lubbe

PLB

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