Wednesday, February 27, 2019

ANSWER FOUND???

Back on February 19th the blog posted an article on significant colony deaths during the almond bloom.  This next article indicates the cause may have been found.  A mixture of fundicide and insecticide were sprayed when the bees were present.  Although OK when applied singly, the combination is lethal.  Follow the link.

/www.upi.com/Science_News/2019/02/05/Insecticides-blamed-for-honeybee-deaths-in-California-almond-groves/6061549375916/

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