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Re: Bees not Taking Syrup in Spring.
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Michael Palmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:28:15 -0400
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>Also, I wonder if there is a way to test fecal material for Nosema spores.
>Steve Noble


Well, you could look at it under a microscope.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff61/frenchhill/DSCN2076.jpg

This is a photo I made of some bee poop. Squished the poop on a 
slide, diluted with a drop of water, and covered with a slip. I took 
the photo by holding my digital camera against the scope's eyepiece, 
and shooting. The bee was a random snow angel.
Mike

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