<<<I have recently come across the following headings used by a Queen Breeder
to assess his queens for breeding purposes.

1. Docility (non Jumping, Non Stinging, Non Following)
2. Steadiness On Comb (Absence Of Running)
3. Brood Pattern (Compactness Of Brood, Absence Of Empty Cells)
4. Pollen Storage (Pollen Packed Over, Around And Under The Broodnest)
5. Comb Building (Speed In Occupying Supers, Drawing Foundation, Honey
Storage    And Quality Of Comb Capping)
>>>>

here in the middle east, our first criteria is varroa resistance or "tolerance"! thru behaviour like cleaning of cells,...
another criteria would be drought resistance.
but varroa mites tolerance is essential for breeding queens.


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