Its quite interesting that the "context" did not include "other pesticides" and it also does not seem to have used the same crops. Canola and rapeseed honey can be hard on bees if not supplemented. http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2017/06/the_data_do _not_support_the_idea_that_neonics_hurt_bees.html Slate? Interesting read, better data analysis than the published nature article..... Sad sad sad... Charles *********************************************** 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