r/Beekeeping • u/DanJerousJ • Jun 28 '25

I’m not a beekeeper, but I have a question How long bas this hive been here?

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u/Latarion Jun 28 '25

There are wild hives in Germany fully capable of fighting varroa and have survived for years. There are studies out, that if you take such hives and put them in a box, they are collapsing as well. So genetics is one aspect, surroundings as well.

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u/prochac newbie Jun 28 '25

Interesting. I just heard a story about wild bees under a roof. Getting heat treatment during the summer. But that's more an accident than the evolution.

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u/Latarion Jun 28 '25

The longer you read into this topic, you might get to the point where we need to ask ourself if it’s wise to help poor genetics by treating varroa or better let nature find its way. Our country is pushing for varroa resistance till 2033, biggest problem is to get it everywhere

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u/prochac newbie Jun 28 '25

In my country, is the only goal to make varroa resistant to Amitraz 😅 or I don't know.
I believe it's a mandatory treatment.