Originally Posted by
Nellie
What's the book title DR?
In relation to removal of infected larvae, my understanding (and it's late so I may be getting mixed up) is that can contribute to the spread as the same bees that are removing larvae are then going on to feed other, so far, healthy larvae and the disease spreads through that cross contamination of removing infected brood then getting, now infected from mouth parts exposed to infected brood, food which is then fed. In some respects might a less hygienic behaviour actually be beneficial?
Hygienic behaviour good for varroa but bad for foul brood? (simplistic I know, sorry).
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