In a message dated 31/07/2008 16:37:47 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:
I believe that bees evolve to meet changing climatic conditions, pest
conditions , food conditions, etc. by the genes that are passed along.
When we
treat, we perpetuate genes that may not be optimal and account for the
weather
changes or pest changes, etc.
You get what you select for. Treating does nothing to select resistant bees,
only resistant pests. Similarly feeding bees does nothing to select for
those that are more economic with their stores.
Chris
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