Over the years I have heard numerous criticisms aimed at the small cell
studies, and numerous anecdotal reports that small cell "works for me."

I, for one, have not gone down the small cell/regressed bee road. I
would be delighted however if a slam dunk case could be made for either
it works to produce "healthier" bees better able to cope with Varroa or
it doesn't.

The short duration of the published studies concerns me. I think a
reasonable test needs to last at least two if not three years/winters.
If there are longer term published studies, I am not aware of them and I
would welcome having them pointed out.

What say the subscribers to the list with regards to what elements need
to go in to a convincing scientific study on the supposed benefits to
keeping bees on small cell foundation?


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