Nosema in Spring

[Brigsy]

I have noticed some streaking outside one of my colonies so decided to use my new found Nosema testing skills (sort of). By the time I got out to take a sample, the bees have retired for the day. I took a couple of bees and did individual assessments and have found a heavy infestation in one.

Obviously I now need to do a full sample. The bees are on four frames and quite a lot of capped brood ready to emerge soon so I don't think they are going to dwindle out.

Is there anything I should do right now? I used the method of honey preservation in my autumn feed for these bees.

I am trying to rotate out older frames during the season.

 

[Brigsy]

Dodgy iPhone picture

 

[Brigsy]

 

[Millet]

I thought it was the moon getting invaded by aliens.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Have a look at Randy Olivers method
http://scientificbeekeeping.com/sick-bees-part-16-the-quick-squash-method/
2 bees out of 10 then treat.
Spray the bees with Hivemaker's recipe, it's a sticky here on the forum

 

[Brigsy]

They're coming to get us!

 

[Brigsy]

Thanks. I have some bottled up from Autumn. Will have a read.

 

[Brigsy]

Interesting post by Randy Oliver, I had a cliff notes version lesson that I used when doing my quick sample today in this video:

https://youtu.be/6SFhDW_IxZ8?t=141

I shall make up some spray and try that, along with a spring clean I intend to carry out over the next few weeks.