>
> We have just had endosulphan pulled for use on macadamias.  Almost
> immediately a bee kill from Buldock.
>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endosulfan

It is being "phased out" and is another devastating pesticide to humans,
much less bees. Literally thousands of people affected by it in India.
Google it.

Buldock- PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK
> Dangerous to bees. DO NOT spray any plants in flower while bees are
> foraging.
>  PROTECTION OF W ILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
>
Very toxic to aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate wetlands or watercourses
with this product or used containers

Buldock is a new pyrethroid, one of the principle candidates to replace the
neonics if they are banned.

It is mixed with other pesticides, including organophosphates which are
harmful to humans and animals, much less insects.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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