In a message dated 27/04/2007 11:04:43 GMT Standard Time,
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Is n. cerena sensitive to formic???
In the UK we usually use 80% acetic to fumigate combs to get rid of Nosema
spores. It is assumed that it will work just as well on N.ceranae as on apis.
There's no point it using an antibiotic if you don't move the bees onto
clean combs. If you get your bees onto clean combs in the spring (when they can
fly to void their faeces) then they won't need antibiotic anyway.
Chris
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