Bob Harrison asked a question about Phostoxin. I doubt very much if it is
the cause of CCD. This fumigant is used widely here and has been for years
with no observable negative effects. It is a highly toxic chemical, but
also extremely volatile and does not contaminate wax. If there was any in
wax it would kill a colony of bees. It can penetrate about 30cm of concrete
which indicates just how effective it is.
Best regards
Roger White
Cyprus.
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