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Re: Walkaway splits and Russian queens
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:54:49 -0700
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>Based on all that has been said about difficulties introducing Russians

A few years ago I introduced about 30 purebreed Russians from 4 different
lines, and the next year another dozen or so from two different lines.  All
were marked.  I can't remember exact figures, but don't recall any
difficulty in getting them introduced into nucs made from my mongrel
Italian stock.

But I had, based upon reports of poor acceptance, taken the precaution of
introducing them into nucs of young bees with brood.

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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