> different than both Randy & Jerry. Then comes along Kirk Jones and says he
> has NEVER treated for nosema at all which totally floors me but we are 
> close
> friends and I believe what he says.

Queen sources/stock been looked into?

> Honey Bee Healthy for some reason is attractive to bees. In testing with 
> plain
> syrup and a HBH syrup the bees visit the HBH bowl. The fumigillin drench
> method ( as approved and on the label) is for bees which will not take 
> feed.
> Shannon's bees in my opinion fit this description.

Note of caution When time of dearth robbing may be a  problem w/HBH.  I use 
just a little to induce consumption in open feeding...when using for open 
feeding make sure you stir thoroughly as a comcentration will induce 
"pile-up".


John Horton

N Alabama 

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