>
> >I was recently told by a fellow beek that during a presentation at a local
> beekeeping conference, they were told that this drench recommendation did
> more harm than good.


Several commercial beekeepers feel that they have gotten good results with
the drench, even when used multiple times.  However, there are indications
that fumagillin should not be used unless infection levels warrant the need
for it.

Bob likely has more field information.

Randy Oliver

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