--- On Wed, 7/21/10, randy oliver <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
..... the active ingredient, chlorothalanil is highly suspect for causing
bee problems.  It is a major contaminant of combs, and associated with
entombed pollen.


Thanks Randy.   The fungicide was sprayed on peanuts in the field in 
front of my hives.   The wind was calm and the farmer dropped his spray 
booms when passing in front of the hives.   He also said the spray was 
in a larger drop format rather than a mist so I don't think there was 
any problem with drifting.  As far as I know, the bees have not been 
working any of the peanut bloom.   I'd appreciate knowing what to look 
for if, in fact, the spray does produce adverse affects on my hives.  
With what you have told me so far, I think I will take samples of pollen
 using a pollen trap and also take samples of old and new comb this fall
 for chemical analysis.  I'd appreciate any suggestions for procedures 
from you and other here on the list.

Mike in LA


      

             ***********************************************
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