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Re: Beekeeping Essential Service? (Propolis)
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Pete B <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:33:14 -0400
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> Personally I do not think consuming propolis is a very bright idea.  You have no clue where the bees gathered that propolis

That's always been my concern, what's in it? I have seen references to bees collecting road tar, caulking, and other stuff to use as "propolis." Apparently their criterion is not "does this have medicinal properties?" but rather, "can I glom this onto my leg and take it home?"

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