A multi-institutional group of Brazilian scientists published this interesting work regarding a "natural" treatment for American foulbrood disease (AFB). A link to the abstract (included below) can be found here: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022201111002515
Abstract:
The Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium Paenibacillus larvae is the primary bacterial pathogen of honeybee brood and the causative agent of American foulbrood disease (AFB). One of the feasible alternative treatments being used for their control of this disease is essential oils. In this study in vitro antimicrobial activity of Andiroba and Copaíba essential Read More
Abstract:
The Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium Paenibacillus larvae is the primary bacterial pathogen of honeybee brood and the causative agent of American foulbrood disease (AFB). One of the feasible alternative treatments being used for their control of this disease is essential oils. In this study in vitro antimicrobial activity of Andiroba and Copaíba essential Read More