So would it be correct to say that 'tolerant' bees are able to cope with the viruses etc that are associated with varroa whereas resistant bees would have an impact on the mites themselves - either by physically attacking them (e.g. grooming) or by suppressing their ability to reproduce?

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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