A grab bag of answers on this thread:


> >  However, according to the new uses
> reviewed by EFED (Turfgrass, tobacco, apples, pears and ornamentals) this
> chemical can be directly applied to the soil surface / foliage at much
> higher application rate (0.4 lbs. / acre).


This is also Dr Vera Krischik's concern.

>but has any thought been given to the gathering by bees of guttation fluid?

Yes, I have reviewed two as yet unpublished trials from Europe, which found
negligible impact in actual field situations.

>Will your pollen be irradiated before making patties?

Am open on this, but would add expense.  Currently don't feel that it is
necessary, so long as it comes from apparently healthy hives, and the entire
batch is homegenized.  Comments?

>I was among those that thought that "Roundup" had relatively no side
effects on the environment

Please start a new thread!  Can we please keep this thread relevant to
specifically discussing my proposed trial?  Thanks!

Randy Oliver

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