On 28-Aug-10, at 12:28 PM, allen wrote:

>
> Seeing as we are exchanging opinions here, I'll repeat mine: IMO,  
> extender patties were part of the solution, not part of the cause.   
> IMO, chronic under-dosing was the cause of most of the selection  
> and concentration of resistant bacteria, partly due to the rapid  
> fade characteristic of OTC. IMO, higher and more even doses, such  
> as maintained by extender patties could well have delayed the  
> emergence of resistant strains.
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Hi Allen and all

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food 2010 recommendations state:  
"It is not recommended to use sugar syrup method of application or  
products such as pollen substitutes as carriers, as this can  
contaminate honey, is less effective and can promote resistant AFB."   
Not proof, but change of mind for those who once recommended the above.

Bob Darrell
Caledon Ontario
Canada
44N80W


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