In a message dated 27/04/2007 11:04:43 GMT Standard Time,  
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Is n.  cerena sensitive to formic??? 




In the UK we usually use 80% acetic to fumigate combs to get rid of Nosema  
spores. It is assumed that it will work just as well on  N.ceranae as on  apis. 
 There's no point it using an antibiotic if you don't move the bees  onto 
clean combs.  If you get your bees onto clean combs in the spring  (when they can 
fly to void their faeces) then they won't need antibiotic  anyway.
 
Chris



   

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