I know Russians are somewhat tolerant of the varroa and tracheal, as I have
seen in some studies in the American Bee Journal-the mite levels on average
being less than 4% after one year if I am not mistaken.
My question is this: What about the second and third year?
Anybody got any real experience or hard data?
Thanks much
John Horton
PS
I have one yard of Russians(mix) I bought from a guy named Bobby Howard here
in Alabama and they are among the hardiest bees I have- I have only lost 1
out of 25 colonies in 2-1/2 years.I have treated for mites every year but
this one, and I may yet before the flow starts, once I do a check
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