>   Yes, it would. I didn't explain my reasoning for not treating swarms
that I
>think occurred from "wild" bees. Since these bees have survived, as best as
I
>can determine, for several years without treatment for varroa, they may
have
>some resistance, and that would be a valuable trait to breed from.
 
 
I applaud your efforts, but I question how you know this is truly a "wild"
swarm and not one that previously left your beeyard, or a neighboring one?