Bob says:

I guess  the millions of dollars lawsuit (won by beekeepers in court)
over  planter dust was much to do about nothing .(Germany)


Now you're putting words in my mouth. 
 
 I did not say that planter dust isn't a problem  with respect to damage to 
bees.  
 
But, the truth is, only 10% of the Canadian incidents (millions of  bee 
lost if we believe the press) involved neonics according to the  numbers cited. 
 That means the 'older' pesticides were a much larger  problem.  Do you 
really want to swap 10% damage attributable to  neonics over a limited period 
of time (~ 10-14 planting days) of the  year for 90%  colonies damaged 
attributable to other pesticides, which  can occur at any time during the growing 
season?
 
Jerry
 
P.S.  For a reality check, read Johansen and Mayers book on Pesticide  
Hazards.  Reports of tens of thousands of colonies KILLED in a single state  in 
a given year weren't uncommon.  Be careful of what you wish for.  
 

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