>
> Gavin asked:
> You mean that specifically Nosema-infected bees make JH or just that bees
> infected with any pathogen make JH?  The distinction is important, as this
> (option 1 anyway) might have a role in the absconding and other unusual
> effects such as that Dee described.


Hi Gavin, don't know about other pathogens.  What is interesting is that Dr
Huang found that not all colonies responded to nosema the same--some didn't
begin earlier foraging.

Earlier foraging begets premature aging of a population, with the attendant
consequences.

Your point about increased JH and restlessness is a good one!  We are
learning a great deal about nosema of late!

Randy Oliver

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