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Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
« on: August 20, 2017, 02:32:26 pm »
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Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2017, 10:34:58 am »
Man... altering things on a genetic level, THROUGH the bee terrifies me... am i alone?
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Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
« Reply #3 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.  ;)
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Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
« Reply #4 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! :)
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Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2017, 05:14:23 pm »
Okay, I will step up beside my brothers and see where this ride takes us!
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Re: Possible hope on fight gainst varroa?
« Reply #6 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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