I read:
>Apiguard's efficacy proved by numerous tests
>
>The results of tests conducted throughout the world show an average 90%
>efficacy rate. In France successful clinical tests have been undertaken by
>the AFSSA at Sophia-Antipolis. Practical tests have been carried out by a
>large number of beekeepers from all regions and climatic zones in France.
>Their conclusions have on the one hand served to confirm the efficacy of
>the product (93% on average), and on the other to adapt and determine the
>conditions required to use the treatment.


I wrote twice to the manufacturers to get copies of the "tests" but they
did not reply. Has anyone else seen reports of these tests? I have been
told that no new Section 18 exemptions can be issued in states where
coumaphos is still effective.

pb

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