> Are systemics killing or negatively affecting enough bees in enough
> circumstances to be a worry?
>
> What are the realistic and politically possible alternatives?
>
> Can we measure, predict and manage these events?
>
> Are some systemics more problematic than others?
>
> Do we have more serious internal problems that are being neglected due
> to undue emphasis on this external threat.
>

 All questions that most of us on this list would like to see answers. One
more question-

Do you ban any pesticide without knowing the answers to those questions?

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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