These California bees are beating a killer thats wiping out colonies

A unique hybrid honeybee thriving in Southern California may hold a powerful clue to saving struggling bee populations. While U.S. beekeepers are losing massive numbers of colonies-largely due to destructive Varroa mites-a locally adapted mix of feral and diverse bee lineages is showing remarkable resilience. These bees arent immune, but they carry far fewer mites and are far less likely to require chemical treatments. Even more surprising, their resistance appears to start early in life, with l...