Randy;

I read Jennifer Berry's column in Bee Culture describing the shop towel
trial in Georgia under high humidity.  I also realize you guys are working
on this.  Any speculation about what may be affecting the efficacy under
humid conditions?
My observation is that OA crystals are not particularly hygroscopic.  I
store OA in a five gallon bucket with a loose lid and don't see any
problems whereas even granulated sugar will absorb moisture when stored in
plastic lined bags in my climate in North Carolina.

 I know you have high heat in the California foothills.  We get heat and
really high humidity in the Southeast particularly in the fall when these
tropical systems come through.  I can hear heavy rain on the roof as I
write this as the remnants of Hurricane Willa pass through.

Bill Lord
Louisburg, NC

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