Jerry:
 But, 
> its something that the industry should ask to be
> re-instated  - why isn't EPA 
> testing bees for beekeepers?

Reply:
Cannot reinstate with fence walking and too much homebrew going on. Also same reason EPA isnt testing bees for beekeepers probably, for the same chemicals used on crops are officially used in hives also and you cannot have it both ways.....actually..

Only when the bees are back majority to a clean system again, so the chemicals and dopes/treatments can be followed properly can something be done......seems like industry shot itself in the foot this time! and that includes both the free industry and the government one. But just my take on things and where going.

Dee A. Lusby


      

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