I read that freezing greatly reduced Nosema ceranae spores but had no effect on Nosema apis. I want to say it was an ABJ article in the last year?? Where did you read that heating impacted spores and which species of Nosema were they talking about?
I got that from "The Beekeeper's Handbook" by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile.I read that freezing greatly reduced Nosema ceranae spores but had no effect on Nosema apis. I want to say it was an ABJ article in the last year?? Where did you read that heating impacted spores and which species of Nosema were they talking about?
A good 10% bleach will help. 1 Bleach : 9 parts water.Is there any merit to creating a water and bleach solution and washing the hive bodies and equipment down? You could use a hand sprayer with the bleach and water solution.
I'm just thinking out loud here, considering it like other forms of mold and bacteria.
Any thoughts on how affective this might be?