> How do we get around the problem of inbreeding and limited genetics?   To
my way of thinking, we need to get together with other like-minded
beekeepers across the country and then periodically insert queens from other
diverse locations so as to keep the gene pool pretty well random, but with
the characteristics we desire.

THE METHOD OF SELECTING AND KEEPING LOCAL STOCK WAS DEVELOPED 
IN 1978-83 in Vernon BC I use it for 30 years With no introduction of any
foreigners and no signs of inbreeding, for details see;
http://www.mitegone.com/pdfpages/Invention%20Series%20Part%202%20F.pdf


Bill Ruzicka

Bill's Honey Farm - Home of the MiteGone Formic Acid Treatment

2910 Glenmore Road North
Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 2B6 CANADA
Tel/Fax: 1-250-762-8156 (the best way to reach me is by phone Pacific Time)
Email: [log in to unmask] (include your phone number so I can call you
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Website: www.mitegone.com 

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