On 8 Dec 99, at 22:11, Vivian Donahue wrote: > What about any ill effects of vinegar? I've been putting vinegar into my > syrup since our discussion about it this summer, but now am concerned that > it might have a similar effect. Does anyone have any answer to this? There are many types of vinegar available, suppose a lot depends on which one you use. We have fed Apple Cider vinegar for a number of years which has effectively reduced our Nosema counts to zero, (by lab tests). As to ill effects, seen none. Even using controls~!!! ***************************************** The Bee Works, 9 Progress Drive, Unit 2, Orillia, Ontario, Canada.L3V 6H1. Phone (705)326 7171 Fax (705)325 3461 David Eyre, e-mail<[log in to unmask]> http://www.beeworks.com This months special:- Beekeeping Jacket ****************************************