What is most disturbing is the mean sample value of 7239 ppb in wax, puts some f the samples above the LD50 level (LD50 =lethal level) LD50 for mites, for honeybees or for the customers who eat honey in the comb? Chris *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L