Two Questions
 
First question>
       With Intrument insemenation how much semen should be used to
       effectively insemenate the queeen? Could someone give me the
       answer by way of cubic millimeters (mm)? I have been
       insemenating queens for a number of years now and have
       recently obtained a machine for measuring small amounts of liquid, I would
       like to know what the optimuim would be. I currently use about
       7 to 12 drones depending on how effective I have been at scooping up
       the semen.
 
Second Question>
 
       Here in New Zealand we control and effective resolve the
       problem of  Nosema. We use a chemical called "Fumidil B",
       which is of couse a trade name for a chemical of similar sounds.
       I would like to know the effective way of despencing the
       chemical arround a commercial apiary. Could some of you
       reply as to the different methods that you use and possibly
       the best method in line of effeciency and effectiveness.
 
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Jonathan KP Marshall of
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           Proprietor of:
                               Taranaki Honey Supplies &
                               Taranaki Queen Breeders
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