The 1926 edition of "ABC and XYZ of Beekeeping" on pages 111-115 deals
directly with complaints that honeybees were damaging crops, in
particular grapes. In all cases, the bees were taking advantage of
damage caused by birds. Cases are cited and studies recommended. Sound
fruit will not be bothered by bees. The more things change, the more
they remain the same.

Gerald Herrin


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On Aug 31, 2004, at 8:39 AM, Bob Harrison wrote:

> Seems the vineyard owner claims the bees have distroyed his grape
> crop. My
> partner explained the bees only came after birds have pecked holes in
> his
> grapes and do not cause the holes.

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