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To: Edwarda who wrote (78431)4/18/2000 2:11:00 PM
From: one_less  Respond to of 108807
 
Thanks. You are right again. I found similar information on this site about the basics.

roctronics.com

<<When 10 days old, a new queen takes a high maiden flight, pursued by drones from nearby hives. In about 13 minutes, she mates with 7 or more of them, storing their sperm for the rest of her life of 2 years.>>



To: Edwarda who wrote (78431)4/18/2000 2:14:00 PM
From: one_less  Respond to of 108807
 
One interesting discovery I made while looking was that some breeders are using AI. This gives them the ability to restrict the process to one drone. So, if the resistant characteristics can be ID'd, this still looks like the way to go.



To: Edwarda who wrote (78431)4/18/2000 5:36:00 PM
From: Ish  Respond to of 108807
 
<<the following is probably more than you ever wanted to know on the subject of honeybees and mating:>>

It was

interesting.


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