Cause: The protozoan Nosema apis
Symptoms: Diarrhea, distended abdomens
Spore-forming Microsporidian
- (Nosema apis)
- (Nosema ceranae)
Invades the digestive track of all castes
Spores shed in the feces of bees
Dysentery (condition) can be a symptom of the disease (Nosema apis)
Nosema Management
Usually involves using
- Fumagilin-B in sugar syrup
- Established colonieS
– Fall treatment - Packages
— Spring treatment
Fumagillin B is currently not on the market although likely to make a comeback. Other options are being researched