The other two hives showed no overt problems.  I watched all three for
awhile.  The bees from the affected hive were flying in a different
direction than those from the other hives.


The real key for me is what pesticide???  The most common problem I have
here is Sevin.  Living close to town,  Ethels roses,  and Franks tomatoes
are the biggest risks.   This is where as a group we break down.   Most
argue for a farming ban on pesticides,  while actually ignoring the big
picture.

And picking on Randy a bit (hes a big boy)  Last weekend I hear a comment
about Farmers propolacticly applying to much pesticides,  followed by an in
depth discussion about how we need to treat mites with a lower dose 3 times
a year now.......

So while we need to be alert,  we have to get the follow up information
also.....
Without it,  we are clueless chicken littles.


Charles

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