Wade all I know is that they're from bees that have been raised in that location, Danville Arkansas since the 30's. They bring in some Italian genes from time to time to breed with their bees. That's what the lady told me.

They are pretty docile. I've been out working in the garden all around those splits today and never even got buzzed.

They most likely won't be as calm when they get strong hives going. Most others aren't anyway. Surely they will be calmer than my bees.

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14