Dr. Pedro Rodriguez wrote:
>
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> >
> > On Thu, 16 Jan 1997 18:53:57 -0500 Beekeepers at Norfolk
> > <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> >
> > >Essentially his method involves using stips of common waxed paper
> > >coated with food grade mineral oil.  The strips are inserted into the
> > hive and
> > >left for two weeks at which time new strips are inserted.  Details
> > later.
> >
> > Admittedly I am a hobbyist and not a long time experienced Beekeeper as
> > some are on this List.
> >
> > I am sorry, but I do not see this method as that "astounding'!
> >
> > Is it not a "take-off" on grease patties of sorts!
> >
> > Welcome comments from those of you who are experienced commercial
> > beekeepers.
> >
> > No disrespect to the good Doctor!
> >
> > Al
> > .......................................................................................................
> > Al Needham--Scituate,MA,[log in to unmask]
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My most sincere apologies: this is an amendment to an earlier post.
> Hi Al:
> I am sure that you will when you have all the facts in hand. Just
> consider this in the meantime:From April 13, 1996 to October 26, 1996,
> mites/100 capped cell count went from 54 % to 2.0%. Compare that to
> recorded data for other methods of treatment for a comparable period of
> time. I would appreciate your comments after you have obtained that
> evaluation. I am sure that others will also.
> Regards.
> Dr. Pedro Rodriguez
> Virginia Beach, Virginia USA