Ted Fischer wrote:
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>   REGARDING           RE>Captured Swarm
 
> I agree with you, that hiveing a swarm is an exciting experience.  I love to
> watch them go on into the hive too, all with a singleness of purpose.
> However, I would like to comment that this swarm came from a known feral
> colony, so obviously the parent colony got through the winter without mite
> control measures.  I would watch this new colony carefully - it may show signs
> of varroa resistance, and be a valuable resource for you.  Watch the feral
> colony, too, to see whether it will survive the year intact.
 
Would you suggest not treating this hive with Apistan?
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