Hi Barry and all:
     I have "communicated" with Joe Hemmens in the UK about using a data
collection form that he recommended to me.  I am waiting to receive Joe's
material to formalize a standard form.  Also, I have been contacted by ONE
beekeeper who has offered to participate in the testing program.  I would
appreciate if there are others interested in participating in a testing
program to let me know in order that I may organize a working plan.
     As for my own personal plan for this year, it is already formulated.
As I have announced on previous occasions on Bee-L, this year's trials will
involve testing a procedure that will make MO applications cost effective
to large scale operations.  Initial
tests on individual colonies last year proved to be very effective and
reduced the not only the time of application but also the amount of mineral
oil required.
      If there are any beekeepers interested in participating in these
phase of this program
you have to let me know.  Likewise, those interested in their own testing
please let me know what your wishes are and I'll give you full cooperation
with your work.  Just let me know (as some have already done) how I can
help.
Sincerely.
Dr. Rodriguez
Virginia Beach, VA