<Anyway, the subject is breeding hygienic Europeans vs manageable Africans,
which is easier? I think the bottom line is neither one is particularly
easy. It appears that Weavers may have succeeded in merging several
varieties to obtain a suitable mix.>


I tried Weavers a while back, They seemed to be hardy, they were definately
manageable, but too testy for me.  I always had trouble with greeters, and
when they swarmed even the swarm in bivowac was somewhat agressive.  If I
didn't keep them in my garden though I would probably still be using them.
I still have one daughter hive from my originals... it's the only one I
wear gloves to inspect.

Jeremy
West Michigan

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