Peter Borst:
Three different foundations were used, 640, 770, and 900
cells/ sq. dm.

Reply:
Seeing how this was done back in '92 when we were into the
900 series which Dadant produced and we didn't like the
fudge (stretch) factor in assemblylining production, and
also were making own equivalent which was 5.0mm to 5.1mm;
we had to retool in year 8, to fine tool better for even 
more varroa control and secondary disease control, which
meant going down smaller to 4.9mm top tolerance to gain
that control,... thus the 900 size is considered a first
regression step down. All this shows is more work was
needed to proceed to gain control, which we did. It also
showed that you cannot put hives tested side by side or
nearby due to drift and evening out of mites to see what
has to be done. Learned a lot by it, but maybe not what
others saw, so we could continue forward in following our
bees needs.

You cannot draw a line at 5.0mm hard and fast for Nature
doesn't work like that. You have to follow the bees' needs
which we did. For until the bees get what they need there
will be problems, and you will never arrive at a harmonious
balanced end with all inhabitants in a hive at peace FWIW
in co-existance. In the end, I think even man will work
that way.

Respectfully submitted,

Dee A. Lusby
Small Cell Commercial Beekeeper
Moyza, Arizona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/organicbeekeepers/





  


 
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