> I hear that the Hawaiian
> ones do get some injection of genes from mite selected bees.  Maybe one of
> our Aus or NZ breeders can indicate whether they are injecting mite
> resistance into their stock in advance of mite appearance on their turf.
 
No importations to New Zealand of bees or genetic material have taken
place in some years now, though there are protocols in place to
allow for genetic material importation (specific to Germany in the
standards).  You might find that interesting reading at:
http://www.maf.govt.nz/AnimalIHS/anim-ihs/apisemic.htm
 
Interesting to hear that bees are being taken into Hawaii.  I
thought I heard they were keen to keep bees (and mites) away from
there. ;-)
 
 
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