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Subject:	Re: EPA to "ban" chlorpyrifos?
From:	Juanse Barros <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Tue, 3 Nov 2015 19:37:55 -0300
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On Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 11:38 AM, randy oliver  wrote:

>
> The most *prevalent* pesticide found in combs (other than beekeeper-applied
> miticides) is the organophosphate chlorpyrifos, another neurostimulant.
> There is strong evidence that it can be harmful to humans.
>

Just as a side note, at least at Chile, Lorsban or Chlorpyrifos is use by
some beekeeper to control argentinian ants and I have reports of
unintentional bee kills by these application by the same beekeeper.

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