In a message dated 96-10-21 13:32:13 EDT, [log in to unmask] (Malcolm (Tom) Sanford, Florida Extension Apiculturist) forwards the following message from Nigel Holloway, Cape Town, South Africa.: << I have over the > last few years been doing quite a lot of apple and pear pollination. We are > guided locally by Dr Anderson who wrote a little book discussing the > technical apects of pollination. The one thing we do however lack here is > any significant level of local research into the benefits of pollination. > We have to rely on those farmers who have tried it, and perceived it to be a > benefit, to spread the word. > > I have just recently started looking for sites on the web which could > provide me with sound research results which discuss pollination, it's > benefits, pitfalls, etc, etc. I am thus writing to you in the hopes that > you will be able to point me in the general direction of web sites where I > might be able to obtain quality, up to date information. > > In return, I could try to send local info / experiences to you. > Nigel, and others, check the Practical Pollination Web Page at: http://users.aol.com/pollinator/polpage1.html Please check back in again in a couple weeks, if you are interested in apples. We have more material I plan to add. Unfortunately we are pushing hard right now to bring back in our bees from the fall cucumber fields, take care of a pesticide "hit," and pack honey for the Christmas market, all at the same time. So I'm afraid the web page has to be held off a bit. It takes a lot of time, but I'm sure we'll get a rainy/blustery day pretty soon. We also have a pamphlet that can be given to apple growers. If you want a copy, you can send me a snail mail SASE, or for international mail, enough to cover postage. [log in to unmask] Dave Green, PO Box 1200, Hemingway, SC 29554 (Dave & Jan's Pollination Service, Pot o'Gold Honey Co.) Practical Pollination Home Page Dave & Janice Green http://users.aol.com/pollinator/polpage1.html