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Not really, no. The population is being artificially propped up by managed hive splits and a continuous influx of stock from breeder mills. To exert real selection pressure requires careful husbandry at industrial scale in an environment isolated from introduction of unmanaged genetics.


The VSH bees fit that description as they are created from artificial insemination. Yes, it will take generations to make an impact due to feral colonies and the breeder mills not using VSH stock effectively.




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