Just read through the article. A hope for the future perhaps.Somewhat bizarre, and not 100% sure how workable it could be, but interesting nonetheless.
EDIT - just realised that this has been mentioned in another thread. Sorry! But will leave the attachment anyway.
I think the only downside for beekeepers is that there is not going to be an on-going income stream available for anyone developing the science for varroa. My understanding is that they introduce the RNA into the male genetic line and it then becomes self perpetuating - rendering the males infertile. Unless there is a philanthropic organisation somewhere in the beekeeping world ready to finance the research and development I rather fear it's going to be one of those esoteric bits of science that never gets applied. But ... there's always hope.Thanks for posting. It’s a fascinating subject full of promise. I think Bayer had a shot at this some years ago.
Not a hope is there ?Now there’s a thought. All BKAs working in unison
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