Dave Cushman wrote:
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> Too many people are arguing about this...Rather than conducting the trails
> themselves to broaden the data. You will get no help from the establishment
> or from supply houses...Try asking for 4.9mm foundation and see what
> assistance you get!
>
> I do not claim to have the answers nor these days do I have the resources or
> physical strength for large scale trials, but for my own satisfaction I will
> perform a few experiments...I have a feeling that there is much more in this
> than most people are prepared to accept. The trials are not difficult so how
> about some more activity?
> ...........................
>
> The physical control method (cellsize) needs testing in wide open spaces on
> large numbers of colonies. I would have thought that New Zealand had both
> requirements in abundance. All that is really needed is the audacity to "go
> for it".

IMHO only, I really believe the Lusbys and others (who are in possession of
rollers to produce small cell foundation) are missing the boat. They have
produced a demand - - now who will fill it ??  Why couldn't South African
foundation be imported even ??
   - John Edwards, Tucson