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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy I support the Russians
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There's a damned good reason to support the Russians. Where they originated they adapted to coexist with the Varroa destructor mite.
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freshwest
(53,661 posts)I support the Russian:
MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)Glad to see people's work on those things.
I've always loved honeybees:
Xolodno
(6,390 posts)....you now have a better than average chance of being labeled part of the "Putin Fan Club".....even if you piss all over him.
MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)autorank
(29,456 posts)Ukraine - MH17 like Shoot Down Predicted a Month Ago plus Russian Defense Chief in English
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Ukraine--MH17-like-Shoot-by-Michael-Collins-Brand-Obama_Mh17-Airline-Crash_Russia_War-In-Ukraine-140725-823.html
It's not a popoularity contest, it's just about the facts.
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Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Yay for Bees !!!
parkia00
(572 posts)was about Putin's pecks.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,306 posts)and I'd guess for everyone else.
MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)jwirr
(39,215 posts)about other things like pesticides?
Also are they good for use in hives for growers?
MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)You can get Pure Russian bees, though they are not as productive as Italians, and they are used to breed hybrids more resistant to the Varroa.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)MN growers lost theirs also. We have invested way over $300 in equipment so far and do not just want to let it set there.
MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)They sell pure Russians and if they're close enough to you they'll sell you a nuc colony for pickup:
http://www.russianbee.com/store/