> has taken two years to bring the mite infestation to 14.6%
(+/- 3.8)in August 2005 samples. This time span for mite population
development, it should be considered in any strategy for mite control or
research plans.

Thanks Medhat for stepping forward!

I have done plenty of tests for my own benefit which researchers would not
be impressed with. Some I have learned from and others were a waste of time.
Doing the test right the first time provides research one knows is correct.
Cutting corners leaves doubt. I have had a few of my research projects that
have left doubt because I did not take the time to get all the figures
before starting., miss taking a count at the right time or wait to long to
take the final test.

I remember at an ABF convention talking with researchers about some testing
I had done but was missing a key varroa drop count. They said the final
result proves nothing and needs ran again. I quickly wished I had kept quiet
about the project until I had all the figures.

I do not want to keep picking on the Norway study but if he had contacted a
researcher like MedHat prior to starting Medhat would have been glad to
advise on the way to proceed to the satisfaction of the research community!
takes only a bit of extra effort to do the study correctly ( I have learned
the hard way!).

I believe as does Kim & Joe (in my opinion) that because the Norway
beekeeper did put an honest effort into the project the study should be
published. I for one want to read about what other beekeepers are doing and
trying!

Bob

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