> 	The Russian bees were brought to the United States by
> Thomas Rinderer, ...Rinderer and other ARS scientists will
> collaborate with White House staff on installation of the
> USDA bees in the White House garden.

In my experience, with Russian bees guarding an area at least twice the distance as other strains common in the USA, this should be a real treat for the Obama children, and the garden tenders. 

Joe


      

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