> So under the circumstances of constant treatment, the few *resistant* > strains could slowly build up, even if one never observed a larva dying, > since the bacteria could still be transmitted through the colony via larval > meconium (it does not require that Paenibacillus larvae actually kill the > larva to produce spores (Yue 2008). Lindstrom (2008) observed that spores > could build up in colonies without any signs of disease. > > Randy where will those resistant bacteria live? Circulating within the bees guts or they may sit in the hive as an infective load? -- Juanse Barros J. APIZUR S.A. Carrera 695 Gorbea - CHILE +56-45-271693 08-3613310 http://apiaraucania.blogspot.com/ [log in to unmask] *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm