Hawaii beekeepers discuss keeping bees healthy at conference
February 3, 2016
From: Capital Press
Maui County has not been affected by varroa mites, which made their way to Oahu in 2007 and the Big Island in 2008.
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Maui County beekeepers have been exploring ways to keep bees healthy as the county remains one of the few places untouched by an invasive species known to attack the insects.
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The Department of Agriculture is trying to find a solution to the pest problem in Hilo. Scientists have been using semen samples to breed a “varroa sensitive hygiene” bee that can better fight off varroa mite. Rusert said “it’s not the silver bullet,” but it will help beekeepers in the area to produce stronger, more resistant hives.
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