David mentions the difficulties his customers have in sending samples to a
local lab for testing for Nosema or tracheal mites. This is not rocket
science but part of every keen beekeeper's basic education.  Even if the
beekeeper has not the time, inclination or microscope to do it themselves
there must be a colleague within call who will do it.
This may be an opportunity for school children to earn pocket money.
Chris Slade