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Re: TF bees
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Randy Oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:22:09 -0700
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> Randy, are there any clues yet as to how these bees are managing varroa?

Nope.  I see some uncapping-recapping behavior, but not much VSH.
But they keep mite levels so low, that I wouldn't expect to see signs of
varroa removal.
I'm not breeding for any particular traits, other than maintaining mite
infestation rates of near zero.
And I'm not selecting for varroa/DWV tolerance, but for varroa resistance.

Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
530 277 4450
ScientificBeekeeping.com


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