VSH Bee Breeding with Harbo Assays

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Measuring and Retaining VSH w/Dr. Harbo (Video) Quiz

  1. 1. What was the original name for the varroa sensitive hygiene (VSH) trait?

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  2. 2. What is the key difference between a reproductive and a non-reproductive varroa mite cell?

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  3. 3. How often should a beekeeper evaluate a colony for VSH?

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  4. 4. What is the minimum amount of time a beekeeper should wait after introducing a new queen before evaluating the colony for VSH?

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  5. 5. What is the main reason why a beekeeper should avoid evaluating a colony for VSH more than once with the same queen?

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  6. 6. Why is it generally unnecessary to sample adult bees for mites if there are no mites in the brood?

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  7. 7. What is the main benefit of using single-drone insemination in breeding for varroa resistance?

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  8. 8. What is the primary benefit of natural mating in beekeeping?

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  9. 9. What is the recommended course of action for a hobby beekeeper who wants to introduce varroa resistance into their single hive?

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  10. 10. What is the main reason why the VSH trait is considered a trait, not a line or breed?

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  11. 11. What is the recommended action for a queen producer who discovers that a breeder queen does not score at least a 3 for VSH?

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  12. 12. What is the main advantage of using a cell phone for evaluating VSH?

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  13. 13. What is the recommended number of cells to examine for evaluating VSH?

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  14. 14. Why is it important to examine older brood when evaluating VSH?

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  15. 15. What does a VSH score of 4 indicate?

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  16. 16. What is the main reason why a beekeeper should not combine VSH with another varroa resistance trait?

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  17. 17. What is the main reason why it is important to wait at least 7 weeks after introducing a new queen before evaluating VSH?

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  18. 18. What is the main advantage of using a dissecting scope for evaluating VSH?

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  19. 19. How does the VSH trait affect the reproductive cycle of varroa mites?

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