[deknow]

vsh isn't a "breed" or a "race"....it's a behavioral trait. there is no such thing as "pure bred vsh", and the amount (or level) of vsh in the offspring of a specific open mated queen can only be determined by measuring (uncapping of infested cells, uncapping/recapping, adding infested comb, etc). this is expensive to do (queen mates and lays up brood until the beekeeper thinks all/most house bees are her offspring). i'd suggest coming up with the best mating protocal you can (in your circumstances), and describing it to potential customers rather than making claims you can't back up or control.

deknow

 

[Kingfisher Apiaries]

i'd suggest coming up with the best mating protocal you can (in your circumstances), and describing it to potential customers rather than making claims you can't back up or control.

deknow

I like your protocol. That is what I am going to do.

Kingfisher

 

[Kingfisher Apiaries]

After talking to a few friends (including Blake Shook out of Dallas) I am going to do a mixing pot breed and see how it goes. I may get a Hygienic Italian from Glenn Apiaries and cross it with what I have.

Kingfisher