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Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 16 Nov 2004 09:12:14 -0600
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Allen pointed out:
The problem is that your varroa resistant bees may not do well in my area,
nor mine in yours.

Excellent point and one we have pondered over. After endless discussions &
phone calls the bottom line remains.

Produce the best varroa tolerant bee you can and see what happens. Thousands
of the varroa tollerant queens have been tested in the south but little in
other parts of the U.S. (and none yet around the world).
I can say they six way closed system queens  work exactly in Missouri as
they performed in the south east so we have got a small gold star. Lets keep
a good thought!

Allen said:
  Moreover, since the tolerance depends on a rather fine balance of multple
factors, the tolerance demonstrated in one region may not
be apparent in another.  That may even be true from one operation to another
in the same region, since management methods and hive environment can vary
dramatically.

We are ready to see if the program has been a total success.
The queens and daughters will be our proof! Hype goes only so far.
We are still working on the breeding program and hope to get genetics from
the Seeley program in the future. fine tuning will continue.

I have spent about all the time I can allow on BEE-L today.  Will try to
post later.

Bob

Ps. Eric B. I will respond as soon as possible to your questions!

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