>
> >I am an advocate for native bees, as well as honey bees, but I sure don't
> like to see this hype.


As am I.

But there is a simple answer to your comment.  All labs need funding.  The
"demise" of the honey bee has been a huge source of funding (from which bee
science in general has *greatly* benefited).

Any lab needs to "market" their research in order to obtain funding.  Did
you notice the figures cited for the Cornell native bee research?  Nearly
$4 million.  Can you blame them for trying to sell themselves : )

Yes, there was some exaggeration, but I don't begrudge them their success
at obtaining funding.

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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