>>  Peter B.... I would recommend staying away from field trials. Let the sponsors try them on hives they purchased. I participated in a field trial last year with a formula that did nothing. It gives you a sense that you are "doing something for the bees" when 
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> I understand your frustration and you are upset about losing most of your bee's; I "may" understand your opinion of the field trial having not ever done one but do note your angst regarding it; BUT there is another part of this that no one has mentioned except Randy which is collecting bee's and sending to Beltsville for diagnosis. 
I will gladly help with this part of Bee Wellness. Pat has done a tremendous job with this and I applaud her diligence regarding Bee Wellness and the undeserving  bad treatment from many areas of beekeeping/beekeepers in NY.
Good job Pat Bono.
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Deb Corcoran, Bee Thankful Raw Honey

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