> > the time allowed to convert the syrupto "honey" which is acidic, which
> seems to slow down nosema in the bee gut.
>
> Bill, I have often heard this, but research by Fries and Forsgren found no
> effect on nosema from adding acetic acid to syrup.
> Do you have other information to support?
>
Nope, which is why I added the "seems" and "slow down". I read quite a few
posts on beesource that said much more without qualification, but no
attributes so qualified my comment. Thanks for the correction which is why I
love this list.
Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine
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