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Chalkbrood resistance.
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Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:10:22 GMT
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I've volunteered to take care of an observation hive at a local 
nature center.  It's a 3 frame unit and it has chalkbrood.

What is the best course of corrective action?  Should I requeen it 
with a resitant race of bees?  Would a Minnesota Hygienic queen be 
the way to go?

My hives have never shown chalkbrood; I may have resistant bees or my 
hives have never been exposed to the fungus.  I believe an 
observation hive is a better environment for the fungus to thrive, 
too.

Thank you.
Waldemar
Long Island, NY

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