Fumidil replacement?

[nonstandard]

I have not confirmed yet but may have problems with Nosema in one of my hives, its probable that the stress of the recent weather may have taken it's toll.

I have an offer of testing from a local beekeeper so am intending to sample tomorrow assuming we have some good flying weather.

Obviously Fumidil has now been withdrawn; should I have a problem are there any effective alternatives for this treatment? I realise there are plenty of snake oil salesmen out there, what I'm looking for is something that has proven efficacy.

 

[Hivemaker.]

Obviously Fumidil has now been withdrawn; should I have a problem are there any effective alternatives for this treatment?

Thymol,among a few others.

 

[Ruary]

Thymol,among a few others.

HIVE ALIVE available from www.advancescience.com claims to be effective. Tested by Dr McCormac of NUI Galway.
I have not tried it yet.
Ruary

 

[susbees]

HIVE ALIVE available from www.advancescience.com claims to be effective. Tested by Dr McCormac of NUI Galway.
I have not tried it yet.
Ruary

Thymolated syrup treated so as not to separate (as in thymolated syrup recipe here), a little lemongrass to calm the bees (best bred that way) and a dash of "sea essence". Hmm...

 

[Black Comb]

I think I'll wander down to the beach and collect some "sea essence"
(must avoid the sewage overflow pipe though)

 

[drstitson]

FERA take on it was that fumidil wasn't as effective as comb change (ie shook swarm).