> How do we get around the problem of inbreeding and limited genetics? To my way of thinking, we need to get together with other like-minded beekeepers across the country and then periodically insert queens from other diverse locations so as to keep the gene pool pretty well random, but with the characteristics we desire. THE METHOD OF SELECTING AND KEEPING LOCAL STOCK WAS DEVELOPED IN 1978-83 in Vernon BC I use it for 30 years With no introduction of any foreigners and no signs of inbreeding, for details see; http://www.mitegone.com/pdfpages/Invention%20Series%20Part%202%20F.pdf Bill Ruzicka Bill's Honey Farm - Home of the MiteGone Formic Acid Treatment 2910 Glenmore Road North Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 2B6 CANADA Tel/Fax: 1-250-762-8156 (the best way to reach me is by phone Pacific Time) Email: [log in to unmask] (include your phone number so I can call you back) Website: www.mitegone.com *********************************************** 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