Kathy Kellison:

> Interesting that Koppert ... identified protocols to
> mitigate possible pathogenic transfer to native species by either
> freezing or drowning the colonies following the bees completing
> pollinating services.

Here in the UK these colonies are frequently used in 'Spanish tunnels', i.e. 
polytunnels open  at both ends and with ventilated sides, so no possibility 
of preventing the bees (now mainly of Turkish origin I understand) from 
colonising the surrounding countryside.  Madness?
Best wishes

Peter

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