>
> >Finally, the testing of various disinfectants showed that by the end of
> the summer, all the hives had about the same levels of nosema, proving it
> doesn't make any difference if you disinfect the combs or not, which is my
> original point. Another thing at issue is whether nosema even causes serious
> harm to colonies in northern climates.


Pete, you hit the nail on the head with the above.  Before anyone spends a
lot of time and money attempting to disinfect combs, it would behoove them
to confirm that there is actually any substantial benefit to doing so.

IMHO, there has not yet enough been enough convincing research to make
recommendations.

Randy Oliver

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