Westerham bee breeding project

The Westerham bee breeding project is focused on raising varroa resistant, locally-adapted colonies and queens for club members initially. We are also selecting for native/near-native Apis mellifera mellifera genetics over time.

We believe that building a stock of these colonies will create a local population of healthy bees, adapted to the local environment, pests and diseases. We think that Queen and drone proliferation over time will improve the entire local bee stock, driving the sustainability of beekeeping in the area.

Contact:

Steve McGrath