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Re: Apiguard's efficacy proved by numerous tests
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James Kilty <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:31:34 +0000
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In message <000001c2d93b$f30e6560$96ac58d8@BusyBeeAcres>, Bob Harrison
<[log in to unmask]> writes
>I have heard of thymol products and formic acid users talking of less
>chalkbrood and nosema but NEVER of help with European and American
>foulbrood. Help with foulbrood would be a plus about Apiguard!
>
>Are we talking of curing active EFB or AFb similar to Terramycin Max?
>
>I would never believe Apiguard would kill AFB spores and I am sure neither
>would Max.
Could a biologist please explain if thymol or other essential oils might
improve bees' immune systems - or if it just might act as a disinfectant
by killing the bacteria. I have been told that cows eating herbs in the
pasture are healthier than those eating monoculture grass. Basic
explanation please or URL. Many thanks.
--
James Kilty

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