In a message dated 97-02-28 14:23:52 EST, [log in to unmask] (Aaron
Morris) writes:
 
<< I agree with John Spalding's assessment of building a nesting
 block for blue orchard mason bees in treated lumber.  That is, don't do
 it!  I have absolutely no scientific data for this OPINION other than a
 greenie aversion to treated lumber. >>
 
   Ask for the info sheet at the lumber yard.  They usually won't give it to
you unless you ask.
 
   The last one I looked at, specifically said not to use in beehives, in any
place where bees would come in contact with it.
 
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