Kerry Clark wrote, in part:
 
> The name given was NOSEMACK. It is apparently applied in tablet form
> into syrup.
> The active ingredient was read to me, as not Fumagillin, but (this is no
> joke) aestylmescurithiosalcylsaure-nairlorasaka, or thicanersal.
 
John E. Taylor III  <[log in to unmask]> answered:
 
>     I'd guess the English version of the product Kerry mentions would
> be "acetylmercurithiosalicylic acid".  Because it has mercury in it,
> the US FDA would probably be reluctant to approve it.
 
It's quite correct but the german aestyl=ethyl in english; thus this
drug real correct name is "ethylmercury-thiosalicylic acid".  You'll
also find it under the name "Thimerosal".
 
I knew about this drug for more than 30 years : it was in use in
Belgium but disappeared with Fumagillin(Fumidil).  This drug is toxic
for the Nosema but also for the bees and the human !  Seems actually
its use is authorized in Germany yet but I'm sure it isn't in Belgium.
 
Once more, the solution is to find (and keep) bees not too sensitive to
Nosema ! IMHO the Carnica and related one are too much !
 
Jean-Marie
 
Local blooming informations ...
Long. : 4deg 56' E - Lat. : 50deg 30' N  -  Alt. : 200 m  -  North sea : 200 km
 
For us this year ... It's the end of the bee's time ...
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This => C'est ma facon de parler !
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