On Tue, 25 Apr 1995, P Kneeland wrote:
 
> Hi,
> Does anybody have a formula for administering terramycin? I have used the
> method shared by some local beekeepers where they sprinkle the antibiotic
> over the frame tops in a powder form. I'm not convinced that the bees are
> obtaining the full benifit, but I'm still a _newbee_ so I'd appreciate any
> hints.TIA, PTK
>
>   ...spring has finally arrived in northern MN... the frogs are singing!
>
I mix TM and icing sugar in a 1:5 ration and place about 2 tblespoons of
this mixure on the front of the top bars and we have not had foulbrood
for years while formerly we saw the problem often.  I believe it works in
this mixture.
 
Eric Abell                           email: [log in to unmask]
Gibbons, AB, T0A 1N0
Canada
(403) 998 3143