Randy wrote:

 

>>>In fact, yesterday some of the researchers above, and I, discussed this
glaring oversight, and had an interesting discussion as to how best to go
about it!  Should we simply swab, or rinse?  <<<

 

It seems to me that they could look in the book on how to test comb for AFB
spores. It's been going on for a long time, no? The discussion is sort  of
like asking the question, "do fish get wet when it rains?" We know the
spores are there because the bees transport them to the microscope (Via a
Slurry). We know the spores are there because if the comb isn't treated, it
infects the next swarm to inhabit them.  We know a small number of spores
can infect a lot of bees: ergo, who cares about the number of them. That's
why no one counts. 

 

Sheesh,

 

Dick marron.


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