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Honey Bee Breeding: Testing for Hygienic Behavior

Learn more from Penn State Extension. Go to Beekeeping 102: Organic Honey Bee Colony Management (https://extension.psu.edu/beekeeping-102) Hygienic behavior testing helps beekeepers identify honey bee colonies that remove diseased or dead brood. The freeze-killed brood assay uses liquid nitrogen to test colonies for this important trait for use in making selections for breeding. Proper technique, safety precautions, and result evaluation are all covered to ensure accurate scoring. Colonies with strong hygienic responses are more resilient and can be targeted in breeding efforts.