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Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 27 Jun 2004 08:54:58 -0500
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Hello All,
The problem now talked about is being seen in many areas including parts of
the U.S.

 In many areas the first signs are low honey production and as shown high
winter losses. Beekeepers in areas unaffected are not worried but as the
problem effects their areas are starting to see the problem.

In the U.S. the finger pointing is as in the post towards pesticides.

Perhaps true? Perhaps not.

With the high price of honey in the U.S. (and the world) many are not as
concerned as they would be if under the former price structure.

 In other words if you get a 33% winter loss but honey and pollination
prices are high you can survive.

Problem is ignoring the problem is not the answer as once an area starts
having problems then the problem persists (as shown in Europe and in areas
of the U.S.).

We are seeing a low honey production in the Midwest this year for
unexplained reasons and hives not thriving in areas they should be.

My friends in Europe say poor wintering comes next if the problem seen in
Europe is starting in the midwest.

I am seeing ( and first  to report on BEE-L)   a start of a situation I can
not explain and do not understand.

I will keep the list posted as to the Midwest situation.

Bob

" to be a success in beekeeping the beekeeper needs to keep a close watch on
his bees & bee hives!"

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