Harry, Work done by Vansell in California substantiated toxic effects of
pollen, nectar and honey of California buckeye to honey bees.  Pellet
lists buckeye as a "honey source" and in searching the literature for a
book chapter, I could find very little about toxicity of buckeye to
humans.  Toxic conditions were brought about by a reduction in
other forage to honey bees, stimulating them to forage on buckeye as the
only food source. For other information about plants toxic to honey bees
see Honey Bee Pests, Predators, and Diseases. edited by Roger Morse.  A
third edition will be available soon.
Grins, John
 
John A. Skinner           218 Ellington Hall
Extension Apiculturist    University of Tennessee
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On Fri, 2 May 1997, Harry Sweet wrote:
 
> Has anyone had experience with bees vs buckeye trees?
> Is it a good idea to keep bees where the buckeye grow?
> Is the honey any threat to humans?
> TIA
> Harry Sweet
> N. California
>