Following on from Allen Dick's comments relating to Russian Stock - and their apparent ability to
withstand Acarine/ Varroa mites.

Whilst being most interested in their abilities - it must be remembered that a wide genetic pool is
most essential and must be maintained.

The rush to switch to a particular type of bee - even if it has very good characteristics is most
dangerous.
Look back - Italians were the craze.
What did that bring in its baggage?

To loose sight of bio-diversity ensures problems in the future.

Hoping that not all breeders will move over to a restricted bee type.

Peter
Still below freezing (-2°C) at night, but bees having reasonable cleansing flights during the sunny
daylight periods