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Our goal is to examine experimentally questions that are important to beekeepers. Please read our mandate. One matter that has been investigated well in the past but which has failed to convince most beekeepers the prevalence of, and necessity of treating for, nosema apis in producing honeybee colonies. Moreover, the potential methods of application and the cost and convenience of such methods are still subject to some doubt in the minds of the commercial and hobbyist beekeeper alike, it seems. We have at present tried two experiments. As non-scientist beekeepers, we request and appreciate any comments and suggestions from scientists and extension people regarding our assumptions, methods, equipment, observations or conclusions. I must say that trying to science after only a few high school classes and some undergrad university labs makes one appreciate what real scientists have to deal with. Anyone is welcome to participate in the discussion groups, and to initiate or replicate one of the experiments here. New pages and discussions will be added as required, so jump in... |
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