tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712110501673732079.post2536178231107211199..comments2024-03-22T13:57:03.401-05:00Comments on The Peace Bee Farmer: A New NosemaRichard Underhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014016516339819639noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712110501673732079.post-45852778899205757292010-05-17T09:54:54.096-05:002010-05-17T09:54:54.096-05:00A paper on the subject of Nosema ceranae infection...A paper on the subject of Nosema ceranae infection in honeybees, and how it can lead to CCD, can be found at honeybee.org.au.<br /><br />Apparently Nosema ceranae has been identified in French and other European honey bee hives, as well as in Costa Rican killer bee colonies. It may be that Nosema ceranae hitches a ride into the bee colonies on foraged pollen.<br /><br />Also, it seems that Nosema ceranae was first described as an infectious agent at least as far back as 1995 by visiting a researcher studying bees in China. But little more was reported on the subject or much further inquiry made.<br /><br />Jeff<br /><a href="http://www.thebeekeeper.info" rel="nofollow">beekeeping supplies</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712110501673732079.post-17891384627520505722010-01-05T11:27:53.678-06:002010-01-05T11:27:53.678-06:00The microbe that causes Nosema disease has been re...The microbe that causes Nosema disease has been reclassified several times, and it closely resembles a fungus. The effects of Nosema apis could largely be held in check if the hives had good hive ventilation and the bees were able to fly. Less is known about Nosema ceranae; but both strains of Nosema can be controlled by Fumagillin, an antibiotic. Even though Fumagillin has been in use for quite a while, Nosema has not shown to have developed a resistance to it. It remains the only treatment.<br /><br />The use of herb and essential oil-based honey bee food additives and supplements is increasing. There is anecdotal evidence of health benefits associated with plant-based agents. Some stimulate feeding by meeting the bees’ behavior of sharing the taste of food with other foragers. For this they may be useful. This area of bee nutrition is promising; much more information will be known in the future as studies are conducted to determine the effectiveness of different additives.<br />--RichardRichard Underhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00014016516339819639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712110501673732079.post-38264832995260547212010-01-05T02:20:52.551-06:002010-01-05T02:20:52.551-06:00nice plant here. good working on honey bee.. thank...nice plant here. good working on honey bee.. thanks for sharing this with us.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pigeonmountaintrading.com/" rel="nofollow">honey beekeeping products tools</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861198940474495084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712110501673732079.post-67742605721138017272010-01-04T20:06:32.743-06:002010-01-04T20:06:32.743-06:00Richard, I have used no chemicals whatsoever in my...Richard, I have used no chemicals whatsoever in my hive. But if I could find some natural supplement, I would be glad to try it. I see that some beekeepers use Nozevit, made with herbs and minerals. Would you recommend using it at all or are my North Carolina winters be mild enough, albeit cold snaps from time to time, to keep Nosema at bay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com