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Malta: Are Native Bees Different?

At a local apiary in Malta, we learned that imported European bee colonies died after Varroa infestation, while the native Maltese bees survived.

The Maltese honey bee is smaller, darker, and well adapted to the island’s dry climate. We also saw dead mites that the bees had removed from the hive themselves.

Could Malta’s native bees be naturally more resistant to Varroa?

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