Charlie,
This would be a great research project. Set up a dozen hives each in a
remote, pesticide-free area. Set up half with heavily-contaminated combs,
and half with pesticide-free combs (by any of several methods). Then track
colony strength, weight gain, and queen survivorship over the course of a
season.
Does anyone know of such a study being done?
--
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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