Hi Todd and all,

Many interesting things have been said so far about your original post...and
it shows the great value of this list.
However, i believe it still remains to be answered and granted it is not
obvious as Allen says without seeing, smelling, touching, etc...

You stated the followings:

>I noticed some splotching on these frames (although not a lot), and began
>to wonder if it would be alright to feed these frames to either nucs or
>established colonies?<

I wonder what you are going to do with these frames and I, for one would
really appreciate your kind cooperation by letting the list know...althought
with due respect there is certainly no obligation from
anyone....selfunderstood.
If these frames do not smell fermented (stong vinegar-like smell), I
personnally believe they can be reused partially in brood chambers...in
order to have it consumed by the bees. The question remains...
what will be the outcome?...not easy though

>Is there a simple way to check the frames for nosema infection?<

Someone suggested microscope...i believe...
Have you come to any conclusion?
Just curious...to learn more.

Best regards,

Vital Gaudreau
Sainte-Therese, Quebec

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