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Apiary News, Evolutionary Changes and White-Eyed Drones

November 13, 2026 Ann Chilcott Leave a comment

Introduction It’s pretty cold today and feels like snow is coming. The bees are all at home on a rainy…

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Posted in: Drone mutation, Honey bee evolution, Honey bee vision., Integrated Pest Management, Research, Treatment-free beekeeping, Uncategorized, Varroa Filed under: evolution of resistant bees, Integrated Pest Management, mutant drones, Treatment-free beekeeping, white-eyed drones

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