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How long do Nosema spores survive on contaminated equipment?

Last Updated: November 10, 2009

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Spores of Nosema (and also American foulbrood, European foulbrood, and chalkbrood) last indefinitely. Cold weather does not affect the viability of the spores.

- Tom Webster, Kentucky State University

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