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An upcoming issue of the Journal of Invertebrate Pathology will focus on honey bee disease. Here are some excerpts from a summary on varroa control:
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I couldn't help but notice that of the 8 examples of varroa control given, there are 5 artificial controls (that a beekeeper must implement), 2 controls that can occure naturally.  But no mention of any trait mechanisms / breeding for varroa control.  Will they be reporting on the mechanisms for varroa control found in traits?  A focus on bee disease and controls without any consideration towards the value of resistance mechanisms found in traits, would be distressing, at least for myself.       

> Use of wire netting bottom boards:
(an open void below the nest can also occur naturally)

> Reduced cell size:
(can occur naturally)

Best Wishes,
Joe



      

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