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Mea McNeil <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 22 May 2006 10:49:44 -0700
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I was also concerned about the indigestibility of cornstarch. Eric 
Mussen of UC Davis said that it is a concern in colder climates where 
the bees cannot fly out, but otherwise it is a temporary situation and 
does not amount to a problem.
However, the powdered sugar may get 90 percent of the mites on the bees, 
but the majority of mites are in the capped cells. I am trying three 
treatments, figuring 90-90-90 will do some good. Any comments on this 
conjecture?
Mea McNeil

Howard Kogan wrote:
some concern voiced about the cornstarch that is generally
> found in powdered sugar.

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