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Re: pesticide
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Laura Downey <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 1 Jun 1995 19:29:49 -0400
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Ed,
 
   I have been told by my extension agent that BT is completely safe for
 honeybees.  I specifically asked him for a safe and natural pesticide and
this is what he recommended.  Honeybees have an "acid stomach" which can kill
the bacteria if it enters their system, the same as in humans.
 
 
Laura Downey
Maryland

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