Kathy Kellison:
> Interesting that Koppert ... identified protocols to
> mitigate possible pathogenic transfer to native species by either
> freezing or drowning the colonies following the bees completing
> pollinating services.
Here in the UK these colonies are frequently used in 'Spanish tunnels', i.e.
polytunnels open at both ends and with ventilated sides, so no possibility
of preventing the bees (now mainly of Turkish origin I understand) from
colonising the surrounding countryside. Madness?
Best wishes
Peter
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