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Re: Bees in decline?
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Jerry Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:50:09 -0400
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In a message dated 7/26/2013 11:41:07 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  
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So can  we say Jeff Pettis is on shaky ground to claim annual colony
losses in the  30% range are "economically unsustainable"?
I came across data from the late 1980s, early 90s saying that annual   
colony losses had climbed as high as 39%.  So, apparently, our beekeepers  have 
managed to SUSTAIN themselves for at least  20 years with these   rates of 
loss.
 
That's not to say that  its  a good way of  doing business,  but somehow  
many  are staying in business.
 
Those $150-200 almond rentals and good honey prices help.
 
Jerry

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