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Thu, 9 Jan 2014 10:33:29 -0500
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Re: Hygienic Queens; testing for
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On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 9:39 AM, Mike S wrote:

> Has anyone compared the efficacy of pin killed compared to freeze killed?


The pin prick method may over estimate hygienic traits, as it offers
physical clues (damaged capping) beyond dead pupa
e.  Liquid nitrogen is the gold standard.

Aaron Morris - thinking both methods are better than not testing at all.

PS: Apologies for approving Mike's post which quoted all of Charlie's
post.  My bad.




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