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> >Acetic acid most likely kills all the spores but not as fast a solution
> as the bleach.
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This is not a simple question to answer, because you are asking only about
killing spores, and I'm not sure that nosema spores are the only
problem--you may also need to kill associated viruses or some other
pathogen. Recent research by Dr. Steve Pernal et al suggest that acetic
acid does not do that good a job in preventing subsequent mortality (to
answer tests of Pete's hypothesis).
Pernal did not test bleach, but I'm in agreement with Bob that bleach is
likely a good disinfectant of combs.
I'd also like to see someone test a chain conveyer with strong UV lights
shining on both sides of combs prior to reboxing.
>Dr. Eric Mussen says (based on his research) the bees jump in the feeders
> because the bees are actually starving due to the mid gut problem (
> nosema?) and are trying to take in syrup.
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Actually based upon Naug and Mayack, and Higes research. N ceranae
infection increases sugar demand in bees.
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> >I think bleaching the comb and replacing with healthy bees works best for
> me.
I haven't seen this formally tested, but suspect that it would help. It
would be very easy to test with a couple of dozen hives--I'd be happy to
write a protocol to follow if anyone wants to run a controlled trial.
--
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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