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Re: Measuring Mite Immigration
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Peter 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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Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:08:12 -0500
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> they do not bring their mite tolerance with them. Am I wrong about that?

I think this is correct. There may be some genetically based behavioral factors but they aren't translating to colony survival. I think this is why Tom is experimenting with hive configurations. 

It appears that long term survival may be tied to swarming, smaller colonies, and not being managed for production. Also, isolation could be the most significant variable. 

PLB

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