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Title: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
Post by: Perry on August 20, 2017, 02:32:26 pm

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170814120928.htm

Title: Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
Post by: Wandering Man on August 20, 2017, 03:15:49 pm

It would be nice if that approach worked out.  I guess adding the genes to sugar water during a dearth would be the way to treat your hive.  Sounds more bee-friendly than anything we're doing now.

Maybe they can work on a genetic cocktail for Small Hive Beetles while they're at it.

Title: Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
Post by: LazyBkpr on September 01, 2017, 10:34:58 am

Man... altering things on a genetic level, THROUGH the bee terrifies me... am i alone?

Title: Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
Post by: Lburou on September 01, 2017, 03:47:12 pm

Quote from: LazyBkpr on September 01, 2017, 10:34:58 am

Man... altering things on a genetic level, THROUGH the bee terrifies me... am i alone?

It wouldn't bother me very long.  ;)

Title: Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
Post by: neillsayers on September 01, 2017, 10:05:19 pm

All sorts of cool horror/sci-fi movie ideas come to mind.
 But if it works, I'm with Lee-go for it! :)

Title: Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
Post by: LazyBkpr on September 02, 2017, 05:14:23 pm

Okay, I will step up beside my brothers and see where this ride takes us!

Title: Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
Post by: Wandering Man on September 03, 2017, 11:24:44 am

Quote from: LazyBkpr on September 01, 2017, 10:34:58 am

Man... altering things on a genetic level, THROUGH the bee terrifies me... am i alone?

Hmmm ...


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