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Michael Moroney <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 16 Feb 1994 21:32:49 -0500
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> To Rick Hough,
> Well I am new to this system and I'm certainly not a bee-expert, but...
> If AHBs you are referring to are Africanized Honey Bees (Killer Bees) then
> from what I've heard they will not be travelling North for much longer.
> As far as I know they cannot stand the temperate climate of Canada and
> therefore will not be a problem here.
 
Not from feral colonies, but I foresee another problem.  Do you get
package bees or queens from the States?  If so, some (especially from less
reputable breeders) are bound to show up with queens mated with AHB
once in a while...
 
-Mike

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