>
> > I welcome all research on a connection
> between corn ( midwest corn is GMO) and nosema ceranae as I see a
> connection
> between corn & bee health issues.
>

I wouldn't be at all surprised, even if it were simply due to corn pollen
being a poor source of protein.

>
>  >I have witnessed hundreds  of hives unable to take feed.


Bob, were spore counts taken in those colonies?  And if you see again and
can't do counts, please send me samples!
I'm especially curious since in my own operation, colonies with high spore
counts in spring still take syrup well and build up well.  Nosema seems to
be more of a winter problem for me, despite much higher spore counts in
spring.

> I do understand that even regular fumigillin treatments do not keep spore
> counts at a level I would feel comfortable with.
>

I've also observed this.

> Australia has a growing problem I have been told.
>

Trevor and Peter, what are you hearing about N ceranae in Oz?

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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