> Bob wrote:
>   The researchers I have spoke with say the "winter bees" will live up to 120 days

Bob, there are areas with long winters where winter bees must survive
for even longer periods!  The main factor appears to be vitellogenin
reserves.

As soon as a vitellogenin test kit becomes available (a funding
request for such has been submitted), we will be able to better
predict bee longevity and disease resistance.

Randy Oliver

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