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Re: Bees Dying by the Millions
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allen <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 6 Jul 2013 02:12:55 -0400
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> Yes, but maybe you can explain why a beekeeper would place his hives
> adjacent to a corn field, knowing they could get dusted?

We answered this at least once before and dealt with those same false 
assumptions presented as fact:

1) in fact, the damaged hives are not always adjacent
2) beekeepers often do not know what will be planted on a field until it
is planted.

Let's not blame the victim.

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