>Actually, there is a groundswell of interest in native pollinators. The old >notion that only honey bees can do pollination economically is being >disproved: Even if enough concern over this matter materializes and steps are taken to improve the lot the honey be will undoubtedly be a significant benefactor. * Exactly. The reduction of incautious and inappropriate pesticide use as well as the increase in suitable habitat and habitat diversity will directly affect native and non-native pollinators. What is good for wild bees is good for hive bees; and good for all of us as well. See: Bee Friendly Farming http://pfspbees.org/selfcert.htm *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm