>The model is a work in progress, but is an attempt to correlate natural drop >with alcohol wash. FYI, in the one large-scale comparision that I did at >one time, there was no correlation between the two! Are you meaning a field test of the model that did not confirm it, or a field comparison of washes and drops on the same hives? >> >I discussed my own most recent drop experience here: >Thanks! Could you please send me the data (natural vs wash) for all the >hives--I'd like to compare to my model as a check. That was about all I did since I merely wanted to do a quick and dirty confirmation for my own situation and was satisfied with those three data points. It was, so to speak a quick recalibration for that time and place. That may well be what is needed for those wishing to use natural drops: a calibration for the specific dates and regions and management methods for which drops will be taken annually. I was merely confirming that my old methods were still on track for that timing. For someone who has done the work and has great slides, go to http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/2011/diary021011.htm and look up Pierre Giovenazzo who spoke on the 11th. I was highly impressed by his comments and I am sure he would be delighted to work with you on this question. (I also recommend him to associations looking for a novel and excellent speaker). *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm