Everyone:

Here's a request that I probably won't get answered.  We have some
sophisticated sensors that may  be able to quickly recognize a parasitized
or diseased hive -- but we need to build a signature files from sick, mite,
and beetle infested hives.  I'm driving to Seattle form Missoula this
Sunday to test an expanded version of the system in Bellevue, intend to
spend Thanksgiving in the Seattle area,  and return next (a week from now)
Saturday.

Our research would greatly benefit from our ability to stop and profile
'sick' colonies.  Now, I understand that folks aren't going to jump up and
say I've got hives with problems.  Be assurred, we will keep it in
strictest confidence -- remember, we're from Montana, have nothing to say
regarding the practices of WA beekeepers.

If you have hives that are in bad shape (and I assume are being treated),
and would let us stop and take some readings -- this will not harm the
bees, although I will ask to bore a 1/8in diameter hole in one bee box,
please contact me directly by e-mail, or by phone

406-243-5648 (office), 544-9007 cell.

Thank you for your assistance.  You will be helping the entire industry.

Jerry Bromenshenk
University of Montana

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