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Re: Parasite Pressures on Feral Honey Bees
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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 28 Aug 2014 21:19:06 +0100
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>Maybe.  But so what?  Everyone else out there does whatever they like, so I
already have no control over what is going on.  Most already bring in new
stock from wherever, each spring.

Bit like here in the UK - the result is not good I have to say.

>And as Pete pointed out, there is evidence that "locally adapted" has
nothing to do with "genetics".

Some might question that.

>And by the way, my yards are more than 15 miles apart.

Good for you that you are not paying much for fuel... yet.  Maybe not so
good for the environment.

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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