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VSH

VSH Carniolan Spartan breeder queen
Keep checking back for more information and news about VSH and mite resistant honey bees.




History and Background of Pol-line mite resistant bees.



ARS-Developed Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees Better Winter Survivors



Pol-line program breeding style selection model yields conclusive results, published in the scientific journal Nature!



VSH selection tests, simplified for your use.
(Now hosted on web.archive.org - exit links might not work.)



USDA Scientists' Research: Simplified selection methods for evaluating colonies' level of VSH.



Varroa mite life history from Mississippi State University Extension.



Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) publications from the USDA Bee Breeding Lab in Baton Rouge.



List of VSH research references from Glenn Apiaries.



Varroa Management guide from the Honey Bee Health Coalition.

Kelly Rausch performing bee count for Alcohol Wash sample percentage
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