>Upon examination many of these queens had dead sperm in the 50% range
>[normal is +85%]. This year they are going to try to determine what is
>causing this. They will investigate pesticides, miticides, etc.
Fluvalinate and flumethrin affect drone fertility; not sure how, but could
this be at least a part of the reason?
Best wishes
Peter
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