If the idea  is unique, and you've got the money, and a good patent attorney, it's surprising what one can patent.

However, I'd ask Steve (aka Walter) at WSU if he actually said this.  The patent talks a lot about hypotheses and everything else,  including the kitchen sink.  
 
However, a discussion of use of Magic Mushrooms to Cure CCD could be much more fun than debating mite thresholds.
 
J.J. Bromenshenk
Bee Alert
Missoula, Mt


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