> "Sources of Mite Resistant Queen Bees",

A nice list, to be sure, but it is based entirely on advertising
claims without independent corroboration of any sort. No researchers
will touch this, because of fear of repercussions from the industry.
So much for free flow of information.

* * *

At least a few researchers have the courage to publish potentially
contentious work.

> The honey bee attractant Fruit BoostTM was tested for its efficacy in focusing honey bees onto the target crop (watermelon) and improving pollination. Fruit Boost did not significantly affect total number of honey bees visiting watermelon flowers, the proportion of honey bee visits that occurred on female flowers, fruit-set, or fruit weight.

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An evaluation of Fruit-BoostTM as an aid for honey bee pollination
under conditions of competing bloom.

Amanda Ellis and Keith S. Delaplane
Journal of Apicultural Research
Vol. 48 (1) pp. 15 - 18

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