>In the report they state that "the overall evidence points to the fact that >neonicotinoids are harming bees". Pete said: I don't believe that can be properly called a fact. Particularly as large crops of honey are produced from treated canola. You are entitled to your opinion. As well as Gavin, Paul C. & Bill. (which speak out like the above whenever such a neonic study is posted) In the U.S. we could care less about canola *but* as Allen has said hives coming out of canola many times are not thriving but I have zero experience with bees and canola. beekeepers started seeing serious die off problems in places the switch was made from the organophosphates to the neonics. Coincidence? Maybe? maybe not.? I try not to get a big issue going on BEE-L as neither side can *yet* prove the neonics are causing problems or are not causing problems. I will not say what a large beekeeper (J.A.)told Randy he could do with spiked neonic patty research. Beekeepers are on the back of the bus now. The environmentalists are driving and have the momentum. I predicted exactly what is happening today at the start. it depends on the area you keep bees the impact the neonics have on your bees. I personally avoid row crop areas. I see beekeepers with big losses keep going back in those areas. They say there is no proof the neonics are the problem. I am through wasting my breath trying to help my competition! bob *********************************************** 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