Chucky Mama Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I saw this article on a local beekeeper who received a £6k grant.*HERE* and wondered if it my be of some interest to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 very interesting - thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 It's a pity he didn't get substantially more than 6K. A better investment than more diddling about with waggle dances. There is a good article about this in the October issue of Beecraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Here's the voice of the man himself on youtube. There weren't any comments when I looked but please be aware that may change. The interesting thing here is that what is being said that it is within all beekeepers capability to look for damaged mites, which suggests that the bees are grooming the mites off, and to breed from these queens rather than leaving all the research to institutions; a question of helping oneself. I don't know how this would work especially if you have neighbouring apiaries but food for thought ay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
