My understanding of the Arnot bees is that they are "tolerant" due to
isolation and small colony/cavity size causing frequent swarms. Brought
into conventional management they show no "resistance". Correct me if I am
mistaken.
I specifically asked Seeley what would happen if they were introduced into
an apiary where Varroa was present and he said they would die off. They are
not that tolerant.
Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine
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