> viable. Hence, once you elect to go the Terramycin route, you are > locked into it forevermore. PMFJI, But t'ain't necessarily so. After a while (several years), the risk of breakdown may be no greater in a previously infected colony than in one started from foundation -- especially if you are in an area where AFB is endemic. Using TM to cure a colony is a bit of an art. Unless you are pretty disciplined and knowledgeable, you might not succeed. I concur with the suggestion to get local assistance and advice. Someone who actually works with you to deal with it will be the best advisor. Regards Allen W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0 Internet:[log in to unmask] & [log in to unmask] Honey. Bees, & Art <http://www.internode.net/~allend/>