In a message dated 5/6/01 3:24:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << it is supposed to merge with the lab in Weslaco, TX. The April issue of Bee Culture has an article on the Weslaco lab. First it is not an independent lab, but part of the "Beneficial Insects" group. Also despite intense recruiting efforts, there are still two professional vacancies in the bee group at Weslaco. Since all the Tucson scientists say they will not move to Weslaco, this means there be six vacancies (including the four positions transferring from Tucson. Sounds like a sad stat of affairs! >> Thanks for the update here. Is there some sort of political thing here? Why is the Texas lab having trouble filling its two slots? Besides the obvious, they really like Tuscon-is there any other reason why the scientists from Az do not wish to move to Texas? Some of these questions may be too personal/private and I'll understand if they don't get answered. I think it would be great to work in the bee labs-anywhere. Wonder if they need a chemist. Thanks TIM MORRIS