Aaron, I dont know what happened with this....this is the second time Ive sent it. If I have missed something Im sorry. Thanks John Thank you for your prompt reply Dr Bromenshenk. Yes, i agee that irradiating should cause any deadouts to perform somewhat better than non-irradiated deadouts. Does anybody know how to get in touch with Jeff Pettis or David Hackenburg? Again Thanks, and thanks for your research in all areas. I have sensed a genuine wonder in you for this amazing little creature called the honeybee. John Horton Dr Bromenshenk wrote > > > >> You will have to ask Jeff Pettis or David Hackenberg for updated numbers >> on >> the irradiated hive experiment. I've not seen an update since the >> Beltsville >> meeting. I have talked to David Hackenberg, and he says bees on >> irradiated >> equipment are doing better - but then again, I'd expect to see a change >> since >> wax can harbor lots of things. >> > ****************************************************** * Full guidelines for BEE-L posting are at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm * ******************************************************