The Nosema ProblemThe Prevention of DysenteryPart 7c of a series

摘要

Dysentery within the winter cluster may indicate that the colony is suffering from moisture imbalance. Such in-hive defecation can overwhelm the normal colony hygiene that prevents the spread of intestinal parasites, such as nosema and amoeba. Fortunately, the bees — and the beekeeper — can take measures to help alleviate moisture imbalance.