I like the idea of introducing genes from successful colonies into your
stock but do not understand why you would select for color as a good
characteristic.  It is even listed first.  I feel that if I am interested in
colorful bees I would be better off raising butterflies.
 
Eric
 
>
>I am not convinced that resistance can be bred into bees, but we feel
>that breeding from surviving colonies that also show other good
>characteristics; color, honey production, temperament and such, can
>only be good.
>
>Aloha
>
>Mark at Kona Queen
>
>
Eric Abell
Gibbons, Alberta Canada T0A 1N0
Ph/fax (403) 998 3143
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