[Oregonsparkie]

I would give it a try. What a wonderful experience raising bees. Something I have always wanted to do.

I would not worry about the africanized bees. Just keep a close watch on the hives and if you think you have them then contact your local agricultural department about killing the bees. You can always buy new bees.

 

[Oregonsparkie]

i've always been interested to keep a few bees, but afeared at the same time. will africanized bees take over a healthy hive?!

Randel,

What if they do? Just keep a close eye on the hives and destroy the bees if they do. You always start over with new bees.

 

[Oregonsparkie]

Or, you COULD re-queen every now and then with a mated queen ordered from up north. Since the genetics of a hive are determined by the queen and the drones she has mated with, that really ought to do it, I think. There are no africanized bees up north, yet.

Excellent idea Terri,

I have not thought about re-queening. Have you done this before (not neccessarily to africanize bees of course)