>>I have observed many queen breeding attempts to find a truly varroa
> tolerant bee. Only one attempt has impressed me. Dann Purvis
>Purvis Brothers Apiaries) in Georgia.
Does anyone have experience with the Italian survivor stock from Arnold Honey's in Tennessee (www.arnoldhoneybeeservices.com/html/bees_for_sale.html)? They claim to breed from survivors and not have treated for the last 10 years?
Also, has anyone tried Minesota Hygienic queens inseminated with VSH/SMR semen? Can these crosses be kept treatment-free? Sounds like a good combo for mite and AFB control.
Thanks,
Waldemar
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