This does not seem to hold true in the UK. Here the SE, an area with predominantly Italian bees, has for a long time had the highest incidence of EFB.

There has long been a persistent pocket in SE Dorset extending into Hampshire and this appears to be located in an area of heathland/ impoverished acid soil.  I wonder whether there's a connection?  On the other hand somebody pointed out that it may be following the main roads from the 'Garden of England' (Kent) where people have traditionally taken hives to pollinate orchards and swap diseases.

Chris


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