In a message dated 02/01/2008 01:39:31 GMT Standard Time,
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But my take on the nosema research is that chilling
alone causes nosema (apis, at least) explosion irregardless of defecation.
That, if it is the case, can affect only the bees that already have Nosema
and so will already have shortened lifespan. It doesn't explain increased
transmission.
Chris
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