Identifying Nosema

[small_newworld]

What am i looking for under the microscope to identify Nosema spores? I have opened up bee stomachs and can identify pollen but not sure what Im looking for in terms of nosema.

Perhaps someone can point me in the right direction??

Thanks

 

[Hivemaker.]

Some threads/links that may help here.

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9035

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9125

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=12998

http://www.extension.org/pages/25556/testing-for-nosema-spores

 

[small_newworld]

This is very useful, thanks Hivemaker.

 

[Hivemaker.]

Here is another good description of nosema testing.

http://scientificbeekeeping.com/sick-bees-part-13-simple-microscopy-of-nosema/

 

[MJBee]

Here is another good description of nosema testing.

http://scientificbeekeeping.com/sick-bees-part-13-simple-microscopy-of-nosema/

Thanks Hivemaker an excellent link - just need to get a microscope now, I'm working on the OH