> > >NMD is a non-invasive, passive method which requires little effort and > yields > meaningful results, even beyond mite population dynamics. I'm in agreement Allen. All methods have advantages and disadvantages. NMD is also so variable that one needs to take a series of counts, which are time consuming. For outyards, the two necessary trips are a killer. Randy Oliver *********************************************** 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 Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm