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Re: How many generations before a queen is considered local?
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Russ Litsinger <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 20 May 2024 22:04:01 +0000
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>Even if there is a feral colony in someone’s attic or garage that swarm came from one of the Georgia packages we all started out with.

Honest question. Is the above statement to be considered a fundamental assumption or is this open for discussion as well?

Reason I ask- I have nuclear DNA data from swarms I have collected from a suburban environment in my area that are different than Georgia package genetics despite regular backyard importations.


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