> > learn from the discussion so I can be prepared for
> imidacloprid problems
> > when they reach my area.
>
> This makes me wonder, "How would one know if/when
> imidacloprid is being used
> within the foraging area of their hives?".  Is this
> public information or
> would one have to inquire of the farmers what they
> are using?

you may look at
http://www.apiservices.com/abeille-de-france/articles/intoxications_reagir.htm.
This artcile has been published by a Belgium institute
CARI in L'Abeille de France. They listed citeria to
distinguish hive death by chronic poison (and weakness
induced) from varroa/viruses death (Translation via
any web tool if you do not unerstand French).

I would be curious to see any geographic correlation
between hives loss rates and culture on order to
obtain a view independant from individual beekeeping
practices.


Hervé







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