Episode 33: Varroa Sensitive Hygiene & Various Beekeeping Climates
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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Episode description
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jeff Harris from Mississippi State University, an expert on Varroa Sensitive Hygiene traits. This is followed by a segment where Dr. Ellis and Amy discuss overwintering colonies in different climates. We end this episode with Q&A.
Q&A
- Has there been any research on combining two or more different chemical treatments at the same time to treat Varroa?
- If the daughter of a non-local queen has survived a season, does that mean she been adapted to the colony?
- Are there more than one type of Varroa? Do they look the same?
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