In a message dated 16/09/2010 09:37:24 GMT Daylight Time,
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The beekeeper asked me if transfer of nosema ceranae
Sure! They can come from anywhere that bees defecate.
Bees normally defecate well away from the hive. They can't do this when
being moved, which in itself must be stressful and maybe promote defecation!
Therefore they have no choice but to relieve themselves within the hive
and this has to be cleaned up later. In this way a few unnoticed bees with
nosema will rapidly transform into a very heavy infestation.
Chris
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