> Baden-Württemburg Agriculture Minister Peter Hauk said scientists still
weren't sure what was behind the disaster. "As long as the causes are still
unclear, we must consider all the possible ways we can reduce the risks for
the bees." Hauk encouraged beekeepers to move their hives outside the
affected area to prevent further damage. Government officials say the early
results aren't conclusive. "The bees that were tested showed a buildup of
[clothianidin] but in such small amounts that the scientists couldn't say it
was definitely the cause."

> Meanwhile, Germany's beekeepers were pointing fingers at Bayer ...

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