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"(Paul C. Cheng)" <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 10 Nov 1992 23:56:35 PST
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Hi Bee Netters!
 
Varroa infestation of African or Africanized bee colonies is lower than that
of European colonies.  One suggestion is that African bees, when irritated
by the mites, start dancing and shaking violently.  This either causes
the mite to leave the bee's body, or other bees "groom" it off.
 
My question is: does a video exist which shows this behavior?  If so, where
may I obtain it?
 
Thanks,
Paul Cheng

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