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Re: Do locally adapted honey bees exist in USA ?
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Peter Loring Borst <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:23:19 -0400
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> As far as taking care of mites.  I expected my hives to die first year.  I expected my bees to die second year.  I expect my bees to die this third year. 

So much of this depends on location. In some locations keeping bees alive is not that hard. In others, it can be a real challenge. This winter we had the lowest winter kill I have ever seen. Last year we had the highest I had ever seen. Why? I don't really know, though I suspect viruses caused the mass die-off in the fall of 2016. Quite possibly the viruses died with the bees, so this year was much better. As far as what I did, I did the same as I always do, treat for mites when the levels warrant treatment. 

PLB

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