Peter Borst >For example, chlorine was suggested as a method of controlling nosema. I >would like to know more about that. Did that work? I probably would have no >qualms about using it if I thought it worked. This statement got me wondering just how many chemicals are being thrown at colonies by members of this list. I lack the time to search the archives to find out, but have to ask the question whether the patient is dying from the disease or the treatment(s)? Best wishes Peter 52.194546N, -1.673618W *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm