Hi Guys,

I too am interesting in J Berry's experiment. From my personal experience,
it's right on track with what should be expected. The first season on small
cell without treatments, brings an increase in brood and in mites as the bee
mite relationship develops. And significant colony loses are experienced
between the first and second season. Her experience is right on track and to
be expected.

The bees gain control over the mite situation, during the second season. And
easily they tolerate mites from the third season on.

The time frame and losses along the way are one common element to those who
have succeeded using small cell regardless of their assessment as to the why's.

For me, it's alot like taking off a new airplane. You try it with those who
have done it. If they say it takes 3000' to get the plane off the deck, with
the first 1000' a ground roll, the next 1000' a transition with some flight
control and the third 1000' a transition into flight. It's probably a pretty
good guide. You may wig and wag this or tap this and that. Your roll may be
a little longer or shorter. But mostly the take off experience is the same.

But if one chops the throttle and hit the brakes at 900 feet, don't be
surprised by the response. Those that have flown it, will know why. And
those that can't fly, will rest assured on the ground, that it never will. 

Regards
Dennis

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