Max said:
although we cannot quantify it there is a definate effect on chalkbrood and
foulbroods also.

I have heard of thymol products and formic acid users talking of less
chalkbrood and nosema but NEVER of help with European and American
foulbrood. Help with foulbrood would be a plus about Apiguard!

Are we talking of curing active EFB or AFb similar to Terramycin Max?

I would never believe Apiguard would kill AFB spores and I am sure neither
would Max.

I want to thank Max for coming on BEE-L and explaining Apiguard!   To make
better use off the beekeeping tools available to us we need to be informed
as to the limitations and also ways to improve control so we can plan our
treatments accordingly.

Bob Stevens of "Betterbee" said at the ABF convention (K.C. 2003) that
formic acid gel might be available in the fall.

Bob Stevens is a member of BEE-L and might comment.

We were told last year at the ABF convention in Savannah by Patti Elsen (
Westlaco Bee lab) that the lab was working on perfecting formic acid gel
both in delivery methods and packaging.

Bob

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