> and the first record of imidacloprid (neonicotonoid) residues in Greek
> honey bee tissues.

Yes!

The question is are the residues showing up because of long term expose?

The bees in the U.S. are sick and researchers have been at a lost to explain
why. Honey yields are down in most areas while honey plants are numerous.
Winter loss is rising.

Neonicotinoid residues (first reported) is a significant finding. In my
opinion if looked for in the U.S. those same residues would be found in some
migratory operations.

Why migratory?
Not rocket science as these are the hives going into the areas of
neonicotinoid use.

Plenty of smoke around the issue and now we find a bit of fire!

bob

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