Metarhizium anisopliae highly pathogenic to Varroa

TJ · Post by TJ » Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:13 pm

Kurt, How could we find out if this has come to market yet, or when it's expected? Is there an extension agent that could help? TJ

http://www.beesource.com/news/article/fungus.htm

Kurt Bower · Post by **Kurt Bower** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:03 pm

If this is the same fungus that I am aware of and it comes to market Dadant and or Brushy will pick it up immediately. I also am in constant contact with the State and probably will receive word by email.
I am not sure this is a silver Bullet, but it will be interesting to add to our arsenal if it comes to fruition.

Kurt

Post by **Wally** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:13 pm

That article was published in October of 2004. It has since been put down by other tests and studies, according to the postings from time to time on beesource.

TJ · Post by TJ » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:47 am

Aaah, okay, I didn't see the other articles, but did notice it was from 2004, I was hoping it was something ready to be marketed. They sounded so sure in the article, too bad it didn't work out. Thanks for the response.

Another question

, do either of you know where I can get CERTAN (bacillus thuriengiensis Berliner). This is the bacteria for wax moth that's sprayed on the comb and it was sold by Dadant about 20 years ago, but I can't see it in their catalogue or any others; do you know if it is still available? Maybe it's under another trade name?

TJ

Post by **Wally** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:19 am

I have a powdered form of Bt aizawai which
is the same as Certan/B401, available for sale. It only takes 4
teaspoons to make a gallon of spray and
there is an indefinite shelf life on this
form prior to mixing.

TJ · Post by TJ » Mon Jun 04, 2007 12:26 pm

That's great! I'll pick up some from you when I come down, if you can spare it. Thanks, TJ