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On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 1:12 AM, Peter L Borst wrote:
This is what hygienic / VSH bees do. They detect and remove the mite
> infested pupae, disrupting the life cycle of the mite. Unfortunately, there
> may be trade offs. Greater nest cleaning activity may result in reduced
> foraging. Greater vigilance on the part of the bees may correlate to
> generally aggressive behavior.
>
Is it noticed by beekeepers that hygienic / VSH bees are hotter?
I did not notice the Russian bees I tried were hotter. Do others find that?
Is this a speculation on your part Peter (maybe it is a very reasonable
speculation), or something from one of the many papers you look at? Just
wondering. It is also possible that cleaning varroa is independent from
nest defense.
Stan
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