Two Questions
First question>
With Intrument insemenation how much semen should be used to
effectively insemenate the queeen? Could someone give me the
answer by way of cubic millimeters (mm)? I have been
insemenating queens for a number of years now and have
recently obtained a machine for measuring small amounts of liquid, I would
like to know what the optimuim would be. I currently use about
7 to 12 drones depending on how effective I have been at scooping up
the semen.
Second Question>
Here in New Zealand we control and effective resolve the
problem of Nosema. We use a chemical called "Fumidil B",
which is of couse a trade name for a chemical of similar sounds.
I would like to know the effective way of despencing the
chemical arround a commercial apiary. Could some of you
reply as to the different methods that you use and possibly
the best method in line of effeciency and effectiveness.
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Jonathan KP Marshall of
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Proprietor of:
Taranaki Honey Supplies &
Taranaki Queen Breeders
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