> Bob, since you seem to be close to the "thick" of things, I wonder what it
> would hurt to suggest that several of the hives of bees be moved to fresh 
> comb RIGHT NOW.

We made the suggestion long ago but when experiments are set up they usually 
have to run the course as originally set up. Very little has been learned 
from the project.

I do not want to speak for Dave and the project (although I have received 
inside knowledge) but I will say that all I have spoke with believe some of 
those packages should have been hived on new equipment as a control.

All of the commercial beekeepers I spoke with believe the new major issues 
today are neonicotinoids and bee nutrition. Control of mites and nosema is 
still a priority but nothing new.

bob 

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