In a message dated 01/05/2007 17:39:10 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:
With a potential for increased "preventive" treatment procedures using
fumagillin against Nosema ceranae,
Peter,
I don't think fumidil can be used as a preventative, and I assume that you
don't either as you put the word in quotes. It may prevent it multiplying as
rapidly where it is already present (therefore too late to prevent) and so be
of some use, but if it is already present it is likely that it has reached
the spore stage and so beyond reach of fumidil. The spores will infect new
young bees as they clean combs and so the cycle will go on unless you break it by
providing clean combs or foundation/strips.
Chris
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