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Re: mite levels
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 6 Sep 2016 18:29:51 -0700
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> >Meaning, if I cross a mite resistant MH
> with a mite resistant Russian, it's not likely that I'll get a super mite
> resistant bee.


Many of us made that mistake, thinking that a miracle would happen.  It's
like mixing up the parts of a Chevy, a Ford, and a Porche and thinking that
you'll get a super car.

IMHO, better to stick with one stock of bees for the queen line, and bring
in other stocks only as drone mothers.

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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