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Re: N Ceranae spores on comb.
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Gavin Ramsay <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:40:11 +0000
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Hi Randy

> I plan to wash some comb from an infected hive tomorrow. 

If you are using mild methods to wash the combs (water only?) would it be worth feeding syrup laced with concentrated washings to a couple of nucs to see if it is still infective?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koch%27s_postulates

all the best

Gavin

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