>Is it noticed by beekeepers that hygienic / VSH bees are hotter?

I've purchased over the years a number of VSH breeders--none of their
colonies were hot.

Re Russians, generally gentle, but on occasion, and with individual
colonies, slightly more defensive than my gentle Italians.


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

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