a Randy Oliver snip followed by my comment
>That's absolutely contrary from breeding from your local surviving feral
stocks, and may set back their evolving of mite resistance.
I would suggest this may give you some idea of the relative robust nature comparing commercial stock to your own bees. I have done this myself and my secondary thought is don't do that.
Gene in College Station but not for long...
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