Only the miticide coumaphos was at consistently
higher levels in non-CCD versus CCD colonies out of 50 pesticides
and metabolites found, supporting its beneficial role in
promoting apiary health by reducing Varroa mite stress.

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Am I reading this correctly?  Coumaphos was found in higher levels in 
non-CCD colonies than in CCD colonies.  I assume this came from examining 
the wax.

One of the criticisms I have heard of coumaphos was that it is absorbed and 
would build up in wax... suggesting that this was detrimental to colony 
health.  Is it possible that the reverse is true?  I am not sure I am ready 
for foundation pretreated with coumophos.

Larry Krengel

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