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Subject:	Re: CND Winterkill of Bees
From:	Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:15:21 +0100
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Hi Randy, Chris, Dave

> I changed my whole operation to open mesh floors more than thirty years 
> ago and the incidence of chalk brood did decrease at that time,

I have had all my colonies on OMFs for 3-4 years - but still see some 
chalkbrood.  OMFs reduce mould on combs during the winter, but do not 
eliminate chalkbrood.  I am continuing to select for chalkbrood resistance 
in my breeding programme.
Best wishes

Peter Edwards
beekeepers at stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk
www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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