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Re: Bees seeking salt
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Michael Palmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:27:26 -0400
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On 6/30/2011 6:45 AM, Jack Rath wrote:
>   I was not aware that bees had a need
> or craving for salt.  Has anyone else observed this?
>
>    
Back when we had an outhouse, I observed this. You don't pee in an 
outhouse, so you go in the bushes. That spot was always covered by 
foraging bees. I always assumed they were looking for salt.
Mike

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