> > >We pumped syrup last week and when we checked this week all the hives had > taken the feed. Which to me is a better indicator than spore counts . > I greatly value your observations, Bob. However, I must ask you if you have confirmed that the taking of feed reflects the level of nosema infection, or simply that the hives are sick from something? > > >I had good varroa control when I had issues as did Shad (or so he said) > And again, why do you feel that you do not have issues with nosema any more? Are you treating prophylactically? Still spraying combs with bleach? Why do you feel that nosema problems have not returned to your operation? > > -- Randy Oliver Grass Valley, CA www.ScientificBeekeeping.com *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm