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Jean-Marie Van Dyck <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 16 Feb 1996 11:34:49 +0100
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On Thu, 15 Feb 1996   Stan Sandler <[log in to unmask]> answered :
 
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>     ... But after flowering most sprays will not affect the bees if
> 1.   The spray drift does not come in contact with the bees
> 2.   There are no flowers under the orchard that the bees might be visiting
> that would be contaminated by spray.
>
> Stan Sandler      Milk and Honey Farm
 
Seems I'd add an important 3. if there is no natural water in the
neighbourhood !
 
3.  There is a clean, sunny, protected from the spray, watering place
where the bees are usually taking water !
 
Jean-Marie
 
Lat.Long. : N:50.30' E:04.56'  -  Alt. : 200 m  -  North sea : 200 km
 
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