>>If this is the case of neonics, 325,000 bee colonies should be dead by now
>>in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba where about 20 million acres of
>>neonics seed treated canola are grown every year for years and are the main
>>source of honey.

This whole question needs much deeper thought than I see being applied.  
There are many different scenarios and climates, crops, rotations and application
methods..

Some are looking at crops in southern regions where multiple crops are possible
in a year and we are up here in the north where we are lucky sometimes to get one.

I have no doubt that there is no problem in some situations, but not so sure 
about others.

What concerns me is the oversimplifications, false assumptions and blanket 
statements being made and circulated a truth.

I hear black and white quotes from people who really should know better. Some 
of them are supposed to be objective and detached, but apparently are not.

I realise that this controversy provides and opportunity to receive funding and 
publicity, but I am very disappointed in the shallowness of most public discussion.

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