>
> >If you did it, what were your results?
>
I have not yet gotten beekeeper support. I proposed that other beekeepers
perform the trials on their own colonies, putting in spiked patties
blinded, and then evaluating their colonies blindly, so there could not
possibly be any bias.
>
> >Also, how do we determine what the pesticide level is in the field, so the
> test can accurately show what is happening?
These levels have now been thoroughly documented, so not difficult to get
very close.
> results since you could make the trial fit your prejudices.
>
> > Rational thought went out the window long ago.
>
This is what disturbs me too!
--
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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