Russian Honey bees Have been tested for hygienic behavior twice they tested 93+% hygienic with no selections and none going on. We do not know what makes them resistant we think it is several things responsible for there tolerance to varroa. On 11/8/2010 8:38 AM, eric slayton wrote: > Are russian bees tested for hygenic behavoir of do they have another trait that helps them tolerate varroa better. > Eric Slayton -- Harper's Honey Farm Charles Harper 421 Louveteau Rd. Carencro, LA 70520 [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] (337) 298 6261 *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm