There was a question regarding the effect of Apistan on brood rearing.
Lynn Bernie, a masters student from Simon Fraser University, tested the
sub-lethal effects of the recommended doses of Apistan and Formic Acid on
colonies started from packages in the spring.  Among the parameters she
studied, there were no differences in the brood area of Apistan colonies
and colonies not recieving any treatment.
 
Cheers,
Adony
 
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*** Adony Melathopoulos ****************
***** Center for Pest Management *******
******** Simon Fraser University *******
*********** Burnaby, British Coumbia ***
************** CANADA ******************
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