>>>As we have pointed out time and again, it is next to impossible to keep 
>>>European bees in an area that is completely Africanized, like the 
>>>Yucatan, or southern Arizona.

> It seems that it's easier to select for gentle, productive traits in AHB 
> in Africanized areas.  There is seems to be quite a range in AHB 
> characteristics.

I think that has to be the ultimate solution.

I asked about restrictions on shipping AHB around the US, since the general 
feeling has been that AHB are dangerous, and my understanding is that there 
are various prohibitions against the practice.

Scientists have been studying the AHB and its behaviours and I have not 
heard anyone of any stature state that this could be accomplished reliably.

I wonder.  Has anyone heard any high profile people advocating this?

 

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