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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