> > >If you did it, what were your results? > I have not yet gotten beekeeper support. I proposed that other beekeepers perform the trials on their own colonies, putting in spiked patties blinded, and then evaluating their colonies blindly, so there could not possibly be any bias. > > >Also, how do we determine what the pesticide level is in the field, so the > test can accurately show what is happening? These levels have now been thoroughly documented, so not difficult to get very close. > results since you could make the trial fit your prejudices. > > > Rational thought went out the window long ago. > This is what disturbs me too! -- Randy Oliver Grass Valley, CA www.ScientificBeekeeping.com *********************************************** 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