Well, I will tell you. For many it is a preference. I have a good friend who prefers Italians. If I had it my way it would be British but we are not talking accents we are talking bees. I created a helpful little chart that might help you decide which strain of bee is right for you. I also attended a small bee class and the bee keeper in charge preferred Buckfast. It is all up to you and what you are trying to accomplish. We currently have 2 Carniolan and 1 Italian.
I am not going to say that Carniolans are the best but they seem to work good for me. I also believe that they overwinter very well. I am dying to try a Russian queen out. Maybe she can teach us that famous Russian Cossack Dance!
Two Different Bees
Italian to the Left - Carniolan to the right
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