Exhibit 99.2

June 21, 2002

Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Dear Sir/Madam:

The representations made in this letter are based solely on discussions with and representations from the engagement partner and manager on the audits of the financial statements of this registrant for the two most recent fiscal years. Those individuals are no longer with Arthur Andersen LLP. We have read Item 4 included in the Form 8-KA dated June 21, 2002, of Alcide Corporation, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and have found no basis for disagreement with the statements contained therein that refer to our firm.

Very truly yours,

Arthur Andersen LLP

Cc: Mr. John P. Richards
President and Chief Financial Officer
Alcide Corporation