PO Gustafsson wrote: > But is there anyone that can honestly say they can breed for higher > honey production without loosing the bees ability to handle mite > infection? Excellent point, and in my experience, up 'til last year, that was the case. Resisistant bees produced poorly. Then two years ago I finally started getting from my own operation, and others, queens whose bees could do it all. Strongly mite resistant, and the best buildup, brood nests, and honey production I've seen. I haven't seen any "cost" for their varroa control. Danny Weaver, with 5000 colonies, hasn't used any varroa treatment of any sort for several years. After hard losses, his bees are doing great. So the answer to your question is "yes." Randy Oliver > > -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---