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Is Varro as bad or about the same for bees in the wild (not being kept)?

Frank Mortimer Great Question! Yes, varroa mites are also very bad for wild/feral bees. I would say it's worse for the wild bees, as they don't have any way to treat…moreGreat Question! Yes, varroa mites are also very bad for wild/feral bees. I would say it's worse for the wild bees, as they don't have any way to treat for the mites. Additionally, there was a huge decline in wild bee populations when varroa came to North America. (less)

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Kato Justus Thank you for answering so many of my questions. I was really wondering about this because your book details the cell size of worker bees as 4.7 mm in ...more
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Frank Mortimer He was referring to a "brood break," which is when you stop the queen from laying eggs to limit the amount of larvae in the hive. Less Larvae = less m ...more
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Has anyone studied a single worker bee as they moved thru every job in the hive?

Frank Mortimer Yes. Dr. Thomas Seeley at Cornell University has done a lot of research on worker bees and the various jobs it holds. He has also done studies to see …moreYes. Dr. Thomas Seeley at Cornell University has done a lot of research on worker bees and the various jobs it holds. He has also done studies to see what happens if a bee of a certain age is removed, and how the colony compensates. Very interesting stuff!(less)

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