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Honeybee Breeds

The attached chart was developed by Eversweet Apiaries (Kearneysville, WV) as a general guide to different breeds of honeybees.

Eversweet describes the chart as follows:  "Honeybees are usually selected for their positive traits which are passed down from the queen and the drones she mated with.  There are pros and cons for each breeds’ traits.  This is a fair, very generalized representation of their trait potentials.  These are just trait tendencies.  Not all bee breeds/colonies always behave in these manners.  This material should only be used as a base reference since many factors such as environment, mite loads, viruses, care, etc. can determine how these breeds will behave.  Further research is recommended on choosing the right breed for your personal preference, environment, etc.  These breeds are the most common in the United States."